In 1971–72, the Jets were particularly strong and walked away from the intermediate leagues to play an independent schedule and later attempt to challenge for the Allan Cup.

The Jets would face the Elora Rocks in the opening round of the "AA" quarter-finals, and after Lucan won the opening game of the series, Elora would win three in a row, including two straight in overtime, to put the Jets in a must win situation.

The Jets would once again have a very strong regular season, earning a 17–7–2 record, finishing in third place in the South Division.

Lucan-Ilderton would once again face the Elora Rocks in the "AA" quarter-finals, and the Jets would lose the opening game by a close score of 4–3.

Elora would complete the sweep with a 6–4 win in the fourth game, eliminating the Jets from the playoffs for the second straight season.

Lucan-Ilderton would have another very strong regular season, earning a record of 15–3–2, registering 32 points and second place in the WOAA South Division.