Template:1996–97 Division I Independent ice hockey standings (men)

Conference Overall
GP W L T PTS GF GA GP W L T GF GA
Air Force 0 0 0 0 - - - 31 8 21 2 109 140
Army 0 0 0 0 - - - 34 19 13 2 158 119
Mankato State 0 0 0 0 - - - 34 17 14 3 141 123
Final rankings: USA Today/American Hockey Magazine Coaches Poll Top 10 Poll