1972 CCHA men's ice hockey tournament

The 1972 CCHA Men's Ice Hockey Tournament was the first CCHA Men's Ice Hockey Tournament. It was played between March 3 and March 4, 1972, at St. Louis Arena in St. Louis, Missouri. Ohio State won the inaugural tournament, defeating Saint Louis 3–0 in the championship game.

Conference standings
Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; PTS = Points; GF = Goals For; GA = Goals Against

All-Tournament Team
* Most Valuable Player(s)
 * F Jerry Welsh (Ohio State)
 * F John Nestic (Saint Louis)
 * F Mike Bartley (Bowling Green)
 * D Jim Witherspoon (Ohio State)
 * D Roger Archer (Bowling Green)
 * G Bill McKenzie* (Ohio State)