1956–57 SM-sarja season

The season 1956/57, was the 26th season of the Finnish SM- sarja. Master became the total tenth time in the club's history Ilves Tampere. TK - V Tampere and Karhu -Kissat descended into the 2nd league.

Mode

The main round was played in two groups of five teams. The two group winners qualified for the championship final. The two runners-up came together for 3rd place in the game. The last placed each group descended into the 2nd league. For a win, each team was given two points, a draw there was a point and a defeat.

Main Round

Group A

Sp = Matches, W = Wins, D = Draws, L = Defeats

Group B

Sp = Matches, W = Wins, D = Draws, L = Defeats

Playoff to win the group

  • TPS Turku - Tampere Tappara 8:1

3rd Place Match

  • Tarmo Hämeenlinna - Tappara Tampere 1:6 / 3:1

Final

  • Ilves Tampere - TPS Turku 4:2 / 7:5
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