Nor-West Hockey League

The Nor-West Hockey League (NWHL) was a Senior Hockey League operating in the Canadian province of Manitoba, under the sanction of the Hockey Manitoba, and in affiliation with Hockey Canada. 1996-97 was the League only season, as three teams joined the Yellowhead Hockey League for the following season.

Regular Season
Note: Russell withdrew Jan. 10 and games involving Russell were erased from League records

Playoffs

 * Semi Finals

Foxwarren defeated Roblin 4-games-to-3 Swan Valley defeated Grandview 4-games-to-2
 * Final

Swan Valley defeated Foxwarren 4-games-to-1