1996–97 Elitserien season
| 1996–97 Elitserien season | |
|---|---|
| League | Elitserien |
| Sport | Ice hockey |
| Duration | 17 September 1996 – 9 March 1997 |
| Regular season | |
| League champion | Leksands IF |
| Season MVP | Jörgen Jönsson (Färjestad BK) |
| Top scorer | Juha Riihijärvi (Malmö IF) |
| Playoffs | |
| Finals champions | Färjestad BK |
| Runners-up | Luleå HF |
The 1996–97 Elitserien season was the 22nd season of the Elitserien, the top level of ice hockey in Sweden. 12 teams participated in the league, and Färjestads BK won the championship.