1996–97 Russian Superleague season

1996–97 Russian Superleague season
LeagueRussian Superleague
SportIce hockey
DurationSeptember 10, 1996 – April 24, 1997
Number of teams26
First Round
Season championsHC Lada Togliatti
Final Round
Final Rnd championsHC Lada Togliatti
Playoffs
Finals
ChampionsTorpedo Yaroslavl
  Runners-upHC Lada Togliatti

The 1996–97 Russian Superleague season was the first season of the Russian Superleague, the top level of ice hockey in Russia. 26 teams participated in the league, and Torpedo Yaroslavl won the championship.