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1996-1997 Standings
# Team GP W T L OTW OTL GF GA +/- TP Postseason
1. Cardiff Devils 42 30 3 9 - 1 208 130 78 64 Semifinal loss
2. Sheffield Steelers 42 27 4 11 - 2 168 127 41 60 Champion
3. Ayr Scottish Eagles 42 21 6 15 - 0 171 157 14 48 Semifinal loss
4. Nottingham Panthers 42 21 1 20 - 2 160 147 13 45 Final loss
5. Newcastle Cobras 42 17 2 23 - 5 158 172 -14 41 Qualification
6. Bracknell Bees 42 15 2 25 - 1 169 202 -33 33 Qualification
7. Manchester Storm 42 14 3 25 - 1 142 191 -49 32 Qualification
8. Basingstoke Bison 42 11 3 28 - 3 152 202 -50 28 Qualification

Seasons

1990 - 2000: 96/97, 97/98, 98/99, 99/00
2000 - 2010: 00/01, 01/02, 02/03