The 1997 Abby Hoffman Cup was the 16th staging of Hockey Canada's Esso Women's National Championships. The four-day competition was played in Richmond, British Columbia. Alberta's Edmonton Chimos won the Abby Hoffman Cup for the fourth time after a 3–2 win over Hockey Québec.
In the final game, Edmonton's Shelley Coolidge scored the winner in the third period."Alberta win shadows glory" The Province, March 10, 1997, p. A39.
Teams participating Team BC Edmonton Chimos, Alberta Team Saskatchewan Team Manitoba North York Beatrice Aeros, Ontario Équipe Québec Team NB Team Prince Edward Island
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