This is the 2016-17 Central Interior Hockey League season. This is the league's 21st season.
Membership Changes
- The Lac La Hache Tomahawks do not return
Teams
East Division
| Team | Centre | Arena |
| Quesnel Kangaroos | Quesnel | Quesnel Arena |
| Smithers Steelheads | Smithers | Smithers Civic Centre |
| Williams Lake Stampeders | Williams Lake | Cariboo Memorial Complex |
West Division
| Team | Centre | Arena |
| Kitimat Ice Demons | Kitimat | Tamitikk Arena |
| Prince Rupert Rampage | Prince Rupert | Jim Ciccione Civic Centre |
| Terrace River Kings | Terrace | Terrace Ice Arena |
Standings
East Division
| Team | GP | W | L | OL | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Lake Stampeders | 16 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 105 | 63 | 24 |
| Smithers Steelheads | 16 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 86 | 65 | 24 |
| Quesnel Kangaroos | 16 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 85 | 90 | 13 |
West Division
| Team | GP | W | L | OL | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrace River Kings | 16 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 83 | 53 | 24 |
| Prince Rupert Rampage | 16 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 77 | 77 | 16 |
| Kitimat Ice Demons | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 35 | 123 | 0 |
CIHL Cup Playoffs
Playoff Format
All teams qualify. The first place team in each divsion receives a bye to the division final. The 2nd place team plays the 3rd place team in the division semifinal. The first place team plays the division semifinal winner in the division final. The division winners qualifies for the league final. The playoff champion directly advances to the 2017 Coy Cup. The runner-up advances to at-large qualifying for the Coy Cup tournament.
East Semifinal
- Quesnel Kangaroos defeated Smithers Steelheads 2 games to 1
West Semifinal
- Prince Rupert Rampage defeated Kitimat Ice Demons 2 games to none
East Final
- Williams Lake Stampeders defeated Quesnel Kangaroos 2 games to none
West Final
- Terrace River Kings defeated Prince Rupert Rampage 2 games to none