1996–97 Russian Superleague season
The 1996–97 Russian Superleague season was the first season of the Russian Superleague, the top level of ice hockey in Russia. 26 teams participated in the league, and Torpedo Yaroslavl won the championship.Eastern Conference
Playoffs
3rd place: Metallurg Magnitogorsk − Salavat Yulaev Ufa 1:2Relegation