1996–97 Ukrainian Hockey Championship

The 1996–97 Ukrainian Hockey Championship was the fourth season and fifth iteration of the Ukrainian Hockey Championship, the top level of ice hockey in Ukraine. Seven teams participated in the league, and HC Sokil Kyiv won the championship.

Playoffs
Semifinals Final 3rd place
 * HC Sokil Kyiv 5 - HK ATEK Kyiv 2
 * Kryzhynka Kyiv 11 - Sdyushor Kharkiv 2
 * HC Sokil Kyiv 5 - Kryzhynka Kyiv 1
 * HK ATEK Kyiv 6 - Sdyushor Kharkiv 4