1972–73 Alberta Oilers season
| 1972–73 Alberta Oilers | |
|---|---|
| Division | 5th Western |
| 1972–73 record | 38–37–3 |
| Home record | 26–13–2 |
| Road record | 12–24–1 |
| Goals for | 269 (9th) |
| Goals against | 256 (4th) |
| Team information | |
| General manager | Bill Hunter |
| Coach | Ray Kinasewich Bill Hunter |
| Captain | Al Hamilton |
| Alternate captains | Doug Barrie Val Fonteyne Jim Harrison |
| Arena | Edmonton Gardens |
| Average attendance | 3,848 (74.0%) |
| Team leaders | |
| Goals | Jim Harrison (39) |
| Assists | Al Hamilton (50) |
| Points | Jim Harrison (86) |
| Penalty minutes | Al Hamilton (124) |
| Wins | Jack Norris (28) |
| Goals against average | Jack Norris (3.06) |
The 1972–73 Alberta Oilers season was the Oilers' first season, as one of twelve inaugural franchises of the newly formed World Hockey Association (WHA).