1996–97 NCAA Division III men's ice hockey season

The 1996–97 NCAA Division III men's ice hockey season began in November 1996 and concluded on March 22 of the following year. This was the 24th season of Division III college ice hockey.
==Regular season==
===Season tournaments===
Tournament 	Dates 	Teams	Champion
Blue Devil Invitational	October 25–26 	4 	Mercyhurst
Pepsi Invitational 	November 1–2 	4 	
RIT Tournament 	November 1–2 	4 	RIT
Canisius Invitational 	November 3–4 	4 	Canisius
Cardinal Classic 	November 29–30 	4 	Plattsburgh State
Charles Luce Tournament	November 30–December 1	4 	Connecticut College
Hamot Hockey Classic 	December 13–14 	4 	Mercyhurst
Codfish Bowl 	December 28–29 	4 	Norwich
Holy Cross Tournament 	January 3–4 	4 	Plattsburgh State
Elmira Tournament 	January 4–5 	4 	Niagara
===Standings===
Note: Mini-game are not included in final standings
==1997 NCAA Tournament==
==See also==
* 1996–97 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season
* 1996–97 NCAA Division II men's ice hockey season
==References==
==External links==
 
NCAA