1996-97 United States Hockey League Standings
1996-97 United States Hockey League Teams, Rosters and Statistics
1996-97 United States Hockey League Statistical Leaders
1996-97 USHL Regular Season Standings
| Team | W | L | OTL | Pts. | GF | GA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North | ||||||||
| Green Bay Gamblers | 41 | 11 | 2 | 84 | 260 | 187 | Lost League Championship | |
| North Iowa Huskies | 28 | 21 | 5 | 61 | 210 | 190 | Lost in 2nd Round | |
| Rochester Mustangs | 28 | 21 | 5 | 61 | 217 | 193 | Lost in 1st Round | |
| Twin Cities Vulcans | 25 | 26 | 3 | 53 | 190 | 211 | Lost in 1st Round | |
| Fargo-Moorhead Ice Sharks | 24 | 28 | 2 | 50 | 160 | 154 | Lost in 1st Round | |
| Thunder Bay Flyers | 19 | 33 | 2 | 40 | 186 | 251 | ||
| South | ||||||||
| Omaha Lancers | 40 | 12 | 2 | 82 | 252 | 152 | Lost in 2nd Round | |
| Lincoln Stars | 40 | 13 | 1 | 81 | 244 | 168 | Won League Championship | |
| Des Moines Buccaneers | 37 | 13 | 4 | 78 | 245 | 168 | Lost in 1st Round | |
| Dubuque Fighting Saints | 17 | 34 | 3 | 37 | 157 | 211 | ||
| Waterloo Black Hawks | 16 | 34 | 4 | 36 | 182 | 273 | ||
| Sioux City Musketeers | 9 | 43 | 2 | 20 | 162 | 307 | ||
