1996–97 British National League season

The 1996/97 season was the first season of the British National League, the second highest British Hockey League. Masters were the Swindon IceLords.

• 2.1 Main Round
• 2.2 Playoffs 2.2.1 Group A
• 2.2.2 Group B
• 2.2.3 final

Premier League

Main Round

Final round

Playoffs

3rd Place Match

• Kingston Hawks - Guildford Flames 3:9, 6:4

Final

• Slough Jets - Swindon IceLords 4:3, 1:3

Northern Premier League

Main Round

Playoffs

Group A

Group B

Final

Inter- League final

• Fife Flyers - Swindon IceLords 0:5