This was the 1996-97 Latvian Hockey League season.
| Club | GP | W | U | L | GF:GA | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | LB/Essamika | 20 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 187:43 | 38 |
| 2. | HK Nik’s Brih Riga | 20 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 153:76 | 27 |
| 3. | Essamika Ogre | 20 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 110:64 | 25 |
| 4. | HK Lido Nafta Riga | 20 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 105:112 | 18 |
| Club | GP | W | U | L | GF:GA | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. | Vital Riga | 20 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 106:79 | 24 |
| 6. | HK Laterna Riga | 20 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 88:142 | 16 |
| 7. | Hanza Riga | 20 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 74:146 | 9 |
| 8. | Daugava Riga | 20 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 68:229 | 3 |
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