2016–17 SPHL season

The 2016–17 SPHL season was the 13th season of the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL).

Team changes

 * The dormant Mississippi Surge franchise was purchased and relocated to Roanoke, Virginia, and became the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs.
 * The Evansville Thunderbolts from Evansville, Indiana, join the SPHL as an expansion team replacing the former Evansville IceMen of the ECHL.
 * The Louisiana IceGators suspended operations because renovations to the Cajundome were not going to be complete in time for the regular season.

Standings
Final standings
 * ‡ William B. Coffey Trophy winners
 * Advanced to playoffs

Finals

 * Home team is listed first.