1997 Major Indoor Lacrosse League season
The 1997 season, the last as the MILL, began on January 4, 1997 and concluded with the championship game on April 12. The league was renamed to the National Lacrosse League after this season.
General Information
The Charlotte Cobras, who debuted in the 1996 MILL season, folded after only a single winless season.
Regular Season
W = Wins, L = Losses, GB = Games Behind Leader, PCT = Winning Percentage, GF = Goals For, GA = Goals Against
| Team | W | L | GB | PCT | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Wings | 7 | 3 | - | .700 | 137 | 115 |
| New York Saints | 6 | 4 | 1 | .600 | 134 | 127 |
| Buffalo Bandits | 6 | 4 | 1 | .600 | 158 | 153 |
| Rochester Knighthawks | 5 | 5 | 2 | .500 | 156 | 136 |
| Boston Blazers | 4 | 6 | 3 | .400 | 120 | 135 |
| Baltimore Thunder | 2 | 8 | 5 | .200 | 125 | 165 |
All Star Game
No All-Star Game was played in 1997.
Playoffs
Semifinals
New York 10 @ Buffalo 19
Rochester 15 @ Philadelphia 13
Championship
Rochester 15 @ Buffalo 12
Awards
| Award | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| MVP Award | Gary Gait | Philadelphia |
| Rookie of the Year Award | Jeff Wilfong | Boston |