2016–17 NCAA DI women's ice hockey season
The 2016–17 NCAA Division I women's ice hockey season began in September 2016 and ended with the 2017 NCAA Division I women's ice hockey tournament's championship game on 19 March 2017.
Pre-season polls.
The top 10 from USCHO.com, September 19, 2016, and the top 10 from USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine, First place votes are in parentheses.
Player stats.
Scoring leaders.
The following players lead the NCAA in points at the conclusion of games played on March 19, 2017.
Leading goaltenders.
The following goaltenders lead the NCAA in goals against average at the conclusion of games played on March 19, 2017 while playing at least 33% of their team's total minutes.
Awards.
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