The 1986–87 IHL season was the 42nd season of the International Hockey League, a North American minor professional league. Nine teams participated in the regular season, and the Salt Lake Golden Eagles won the Turner Cup.
| East Division | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 47 | 30 | 0 | 5 | 366 | 286 | 99 | ||
| 82 | 44 | 32 | 0 | 6 | 383 | 344 | 94 | ||
| 82 | 42 | 33 | 0 | 7 | 343 | 361 | 91 | ||
| 82 | 36 | 38 | 0 | 8 | 331 | 353 | 80 |
| West Division | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 48 | 26 | 0 | 8 | 343 | 284 | 104 | ||
| 82 | 39 | 31 | 0 | 12 | 360 | 357 | 90 | ||
| 82 | 41 | 37 | 0 | 4 | 342 | 358 | 86 | ||
| 82 | 37 | 38 | 0 | 7 | 360 | 387 | 81 | ||
| Peoria Rivermen | 82 | 31 | 42 | 0 | 9 | 264 | 362 | 71 |