The 1973–74 NCAA Division II men's ice hockey season began in November 1973 and concluded in March of the following year.
This was the 10th season of second-tier college ice hockey.
In 1973 the NCAA changed to a numerical classification system.
As a result, the College division of ice hockey was split into Division II and Division III.
Western Michigan qualified for the CCHA Championship† indicates conference regular season champion † incoming freshman [1]