| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Venue(s) | Sherbrooke, Quebec |
| Dates | March 16–18 |
| Teams | 4 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Toronto Varsity Blues (6th title) |
| Runner-up | Saint Mary's Huskies |
| Third place | Alberta Golden Bears |
| Fourth place | British Columbia Thunderbirds |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Games played | 4 |
| MVP | John Wright (Toronto) |
The 1972 CIAU Men's University Cup Hockey Tournament (10th annual) was held in Sherbrooke, Quebec. The Bishop's Gaiters and Sherbrooke Vert et Or served as tournament hosts.