| Teams | 4 |
|---|---|
| Finals site | |
| Champions | Boston University Terriers (2nd title) |
| Runner-up | Cornell Big Red (4th title game) |
| Semifinalists |
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| Winning coach | Jack Kelley (2nd title) |
| MOP | Tim Regan (Boston University) |
| Attendance | 30,566 |
The 1972 NCAA Men's University Division Ice Hockey Tournament was the culmination of the 1971–72 NCAA University Division men's ice hockey season, the 25th such tournament in NCAA history. It was held between March 16 and 18, 1972, and concluded with Boston University defeating Cornell 4–0. All games were played at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.