1952–53 IHL season

The 1952–53 IHL season was the eighth season of the International Hockey League (IHL), a North American minor professional ice hockey league. Six teams participated in the regular season, and the Cincinnati Mohawks won the Turner Cup.

Semifinals
Cincinnati Mohawks 4, Toledo Mercurys 1

Grand Rapids Rockets 4, Troy Bruins 2

Turner Cup Finals
Cincinnati Mohawks 4, Grand Rapids Rockets 0

Coaches

 * Cincinnati Mohawks: Buddy O'Connor
 * Fort Wayne Komets: Alex Wood
 * Grand Rapids Rockets: Louis Trudel
 * Milwaukee Chiefs: Ed Bruneteau
 * Toledo Mercurys: Doug McCaig
 * Troy Bruins: Norm McAtee