1971–72 Vancouver Canucks season



The 1971–72 Vancouver Canucks season was the franchise's 2nd in the NHL. The Canucks finished 7th in the East Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.

Playoffs

 * The Canucks did not qualify for the post season.

Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty Minutes

†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Vancouver. Stats reflect time with the Canucks only.

* Denotes player traded by Vancouver midway through the season. Stats reflect time with Canucks only.

Goaltenders
Note: GP = Games Played; Min = Minutes; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals Against; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals Against Average

Canuck Awards

 * Cyclone Taylor Award (Canucks MVP): Orland Kurtenbach
 * Cyrus H. McLean Trophy (Canucks Leading Scorer): Andre Boudrias, Orland Kurtenbach
 * Fred J. Hume Award (Canucks Unsung Hero): Ron Ward
 * Most Exciting Player: Andre Boudrias

Canucks Team Records

 * Fewest points overall: (48) - repeated in 1994–95
 * Fewest road points: (15) - repeated in 1972–73
 * Fewest wins overall: (20) - (18 in shortened 1994–95 season)
 * Most losses overall: (50)
 * Most road losses: (30)
 * Fewest ties overall: (8) - repeated in 1970–71, 1986–87, 1988–89
 * Most shutouts against: (12)

Transactions
The Canucks were involved in the following transactions during the 1971–72 season.

Draft Picks
Vancouver's picks at the 1971 NHL Amateur Draft, held at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal.