1996–97 Latvian Hockey League season

The 1996–97 Latvian Hockey League season was the sixth season of the Latvian Hockey League, the top level of ice hockey in Latvia. Eight teams participated in the league, and LB/Essamika won the championship.

1996–97 Latvian Hockey League
LeagueLatvian Hockey Higher League
SportIce hockey
Number of teams8
Regular season
ChampionsLB/Essamika
  Runners-upHK Nik’s Brih Riga
Latvian Hockey League seasons

Final round

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Club GP W T L GF:GA Pts
1. LB/Essamika 20 18 2 0 187:043 38
2. HK Nik’s Brih Riga 20 13 1 6 153:076 27
3. Essamika Ogre 20 11 3 6 110:064 25
4. HK Lido Nafta Riga 20 8 2 10 105:112 18

Relegation round

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Club GP W T L GF:GA Pts
5. Vital Riga 20 11 2 7 106:079 24
6. HK Laterna Riga 20 8 0 12 088:142 16
7. Hanza Riga 20 4 1 15 074:146 9
8. HK Daugava Riga 20 1 1 18 068:229 3
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