The 1971–72 IHL season was the 27th season of the International Hockey League, a North American minor professional league. Eight teams participated in the regular season, and the Port Huron Wings won the Turner Cup.
| Northern Division | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 49 | 21 | 2 | 328 | 231 | 100 | ||
| 72 | 37 | 31 | 4 | 276 | 262 | 78 | ||
| 72 | 31 | 36 | 5 | 253 | 259 | 67 | ||
| 72 | 26 | 46 | 0 | 270 | 371 | 52 |
| Southern Division | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 49 | 23 | 0 | 319 | 243 | 98 | |
| 72 | 37 | 33 | 2 | 291 | 244 | 76 | |
| 72 | 35 | 34 | 3 | 296 | 278 | 73 | |
| 72 | 15 | 55 | 2 | 220 | 365 | 32 | |