The 1996–97 Wichita Thunder season was the fifth season of the CHL franchise in Wichita, Kansas.
Regular season
Division standings
Western Division y-Oklahoma City Blazers 66 48 12 6 307 200 102 x-Fort Worth Fire 66 43 16 5 279 210 95 x-Tulsa Oilers 66 30 32 4 286 284 64 x-Wichita Thunder 66 25 31 10 279 324 60 e-San Antonio Iguanas 66 26 36 4 261 326 56
Note: y - clinched league title; x - clinched playoff spot; e - eliminated from playoff contention
Awards Regular Season Player Award Awarded Cory Dosdall CHL Rookie of the Year March 24, 1997
Transactions The Thunder were involved in the following transactions during the 1996–97 season.
Trades December 19, 1996 To Oklahoma City Blazers: Dave Shute To Wichita: Jason Duda
See also 1996–97 CHL season
References
External links 1996–97 Wichita Thunder season at Hockey Database