 The Cornwall Royals represented the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League at the 1972 Memorial Cup.The Royals had the best record in the QMJHL during the 1971-72 season at 47-13-2, earning 96 points, and the Jean Rougeau Trophy, awarded to the regular season champions of the league.Cornwall led the QMJHL with 361 goals for, and allowed the fewest goals against with 182.