1997–98 IHL season


The 1997–98 IHL season was the 53rd season of the International Hockey League, a North American minor professional league. 18 teams participated in the regular season, and the Chicago Wolves won the Turner Cup. Gordie Howe came out of retirement to play one shift for the Detroit Vipers in the middle of this season.

Regular season

Eastern Conference

Northeast DivisionGPWLTOTLGFGAPts
Detroit Vipers824720015267232109
Orlando Solar Bears82423001025825194
Grand Rapids Griffins82383101322524289
Québec Rafales8227480721129261

Western Conference

Southwest DivisionGPWLTOTLGFGAPts
Long Beach Ice Dogs82532009282210115
Houston Aeros825022010268214110
Utah Grizzlies82472708276234102
Las Vegas Thunder82333901026030576
San Antonio Dragons8225490823333458

Turner Cup-Playoffs