This was the 1976-77 Southwest Hockey League season:
Regular season[]
| Standings | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Icemen | 41 | 31 | 10 | 0 | 241 | 147 | 62 |
| Amarillo Wranglers/Lone Stars | 44 | 26 | 18 | 0 | 218 | 187 | 52 |
| Minot Raiders/Rangers | 49 | 22 | 27 | 0 | 252 | 254 | 44 |
| Billings Blazers | 53 | 20 | 33 | 0 | 238 | 282 | 40 |
| Albuquerque Chaparrals | 43 | 18 | 25 | 0 | 215 | 279 | 36 |
The league disbanded on January 24, 1977. Bismarck Capitals played 20 games, record of 8-12-0.