1972–73 AHL season

The 1972–73 AHL season was the 37th season of the American Hockey League. Twelve teams played 76 games each in the schedule. The Cincinnati Swords finished first overall in the regular season, and won the Calder Cup championship.

Team changes

 * The New Haven Nighthawks join the AHL as an expansion team, based in New Haven, Connecticut, playing in the East Division.
 * The Cleveland Barons move midseason to Jacksonville, Florida, becoming the Jacksonville Barons because of the Cleveland Crusaders of the WHA.
 * The Tidewater Wings are renamed the Virginia Wings.

Final standings
''Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; Pts = Points;

Scoring leaders
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes
 * complete list

Trophy and award winners

 * Team awards
 * Individual awards
 * Other awards