Detroit Red Wings
1971-72 Season Recap

Teams Detroit Red Wings 1971-72 Season Recap

The Red Wings miss the playoffs for the 5th time in 6 years by finishing in 5th place with a 33-35-10 record.

The Red Wings miss the playoffs for the 5th time in 6 years by finishing in 5th place with a 33-35-10 record.

1972 Detroit Red Wings season

1971-72 Detroit Red WingsRed Wings

Missed Playoffs

33-35 (.487)

5th place in NHL Eastern Division

Head Coach

Doug Barkley (3-8-0)
Johnny Wilson (30-27-10)

General Manager

Team Owner

Arena

Detroit Olympia

Attendance

13,305 per game

1972 Draft Picks

Round Pick Player

2 26 Pierre Guite L

3 42 Bob Krieger R

4 58 Danny Gruen L

5 74 Dennis Johnson L

6 90 Bill Miller

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