1972 NHL Amateur Draft Round five Round five

| Pick_ | Player | Position_ | Nationality | NHL_team | College_junior_club_team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | Dennis Johnson | Left Wing | United States | Detroit Red Wings | University of North Dakota (WCHA) |
| 75 | Michel Plante | Left Wing | Canada | Toronto Maple Leafs | Drummondville Rangers (QMJHL) |
| 76 | Chris Ahrens | Defence | United States | Minnesota North Stars | Kitchener Rangers (OMJHL) |
| 77 | Rejean Giroux | Right Wing | Canada | Chicago Black Hawks | Quebec Remparts (QMJHL) |
| 78 | Jean-Paul Martin | Centre | Canada | Atlanta Flames | Shawinigan Dynamos (QMJHL) |
| 79 | Marty Gateman | Defence | Canada | New York Rangers | Hamilton Red Wings (OMJHL) |
| 80 | Brian Coates | Left Wing | Canada | Boston Bruins | Brandon Wheat Kings (WCHL) |