1996–97 European Hockey League
The 1996–97 European Hockey League was the first edition of the new tournament for European hockey clubs, the European Hockey League. The season started on September, 1996, and finished on January 26, 1997.
The tournament was won by TPS, who beat HC Dynamo Moscow in the final.Group A
| Team #1 | Score | Team #2 |
Manchester Storm  | 0–6 |  TPS |
Berlin Capitals  | 1–5 |  Luleå HF |
| TPS | 4–2 | Berlin Capitals |
| Luleå HF | 10–6 | Manchester Storm |
| Manchester Storm | 2–4 | Berlin Capitals |
| TPS | 3–3 | Luleå HF |
| Berlin Capitals | 6–1 | Manchester Storm |
| Luleå HF | 0–3 | TPS |
| Manchester Storm | 0–11 | Luleå HF |
| Berlin Capitals | 0–2 | TPS |
| Luleå HF | 1–3 | Berlin Capitals |
| TPS | 2–1 | Manchester Storm |
Group A standings
Group B
Group B standings
Group C
Group C standings
Group D
Group D standings
Group E
Group E standings
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Third place match
Final
