The 1972 CCHA Men's Ice Hockey Tournament was the first CCHA Men's Ice Hockey Tournament. It was played between March 3 and March 4, 1972, at St. Louis Arena in St. Louis, Missouri. Ohio State won the inaugural tournament, defeating Saint Louis 3–0 in the championship game.

Conference standings

Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; PTS = Points; GF = Goals For; GA = Goals Against

Bracket

Semifinals

(1) Ohio State vs. (4) Ohio

(2) Saint Louis vs. (3) Bowling Green

Third place

(3) Bowling Green vs. (4) Ohio

Championship

(1) Ohio State vs. (2) Saint Louis

Tournament awards

All-Tournament Team

• Most Valuable Player(s)