This is the 1997 Herder Memorial Trophy tournament for the Newfoundland Senior championship. Avalon East champions, Avalon West, Central champions
League finals[]
- St. John's Capitals defeated Conception Bay CeeBees 4 games to 2 (7-10, 17-3, 7-3, 9-2, 4-6, 12-3) (Avalon West)
- Flatrock Flyers defeated Torbay 4 games to 0 (4-2, 4-2, 5-1, 9-2) (Avalon East)
- Badger Bombers defeated Lewisporte (Central)
Semifinals[]
- Flatrock Flyers defeated St. John's Capitals 4 games to 1 (9-8 2OT, 5-2, 5-4 OT, 3-11, 3-2)
Final[]
- Flatrock Flyers defeated Badger Bombers 3 games to 0 (5-3, 4-0, 5-1)