The Bulgarian Hockey League's 1996–97 season was its 45th season, determining the best team at the top level of Bulgarian ice hockey. Five teams competed, with HK Slavia Sofia winning the championship.
Regular season Club GP W T L Goals Pts 1. HK Slavia Sofia 8 61157:1613 2. HK Metallurg Pernik 8 61140:1613 3. HK Levski Sofia 8 31451:297 4. Akademik Sofia 8 31436:357 5. HK CSKA Sofia 8 00812:1000
Playoffs
3rd place HK Levski Sofia - Akademik Sofia 3:0 (6:2, 3:2, 8:3)
Final HK Slavia Sofia - HK Metallurg Pernik 3:0 (6:2, 3:1, 5:1)
External links Season on hockeyarchives.info