1971-72 WCHL season

The 1971–72 WCHL season was the 6th season of the Western Canada Hockey League, known in the present day as the Western Hockey League. Twelve teams completed a 68-game season, with the Edmonton Oil Kings winning their second consecutive President's Cup.

League notes

 * The Victoria Cougars joined as an expansion team playing in the West division.
 * The Vancouver Nats joined as an expansion team playing in the West division.
 * The Estevan Bruins relocated to New Westminster, British Columbia to become the New Westminster Bruins, playing in the West division.
 * The Swift Current Broncos and Saskatoon Blades moved to the East division.
 * The season expanded to 68 games from 66.

Scoring leaders
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in minutes

All-Star Game
The 1971–72 WCHL All-Star Game was held in Vancouver, British Columbia, with the East Division All-Stars defeating the West Division All-Stars 4–2 before a crowd of 5,783.