The 1996–97 NHL season was the 80th regular season of the National Hockey League. The Stanley Cup winners were the Detroit Red Wings, who swept the Philadelphia Flyers in four games and won the Stanley Cup for the first time in 42 years. Wikipedia
Champion: Detroit Red Wings
Dates: Oct 4, 1996 – Jun 7, 1997
League: National Hockey League
Number of games: 82
Number of teams: 26
Presidents' Trophy: Colorado Avalanche
Top draft pick: Chris Phillips