The 1972-73 DDR-Bestenermittlung season was the third edition of the unofficial competition formed after the restructuring of East German hockey in 1970. Five teams participated in the tournament, held in March 1973, which was won by BSG Motor Optima Erfurt.
Tournament[]
| Pl. | Club | GP | W | T | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | BSG Motor Optima Erfurt | 4 | 4 | - | - | 46:9 | 8:0 |
| 2. | BSG Einheit Crimmitschau | 4 | 3 | - | 1 | 58:14 | 6:2 |
| 3. | BSG Chemie 70 Rostock | 4 | 2 | - | 2 | 16:18 | 4:4 |
| 4. | BSG Aufbau Halle | 4 | 1 | - | 3 | 13:49 | 2:6 |
| 5. | BSG Motor Bad Muskau | 4 | - | - | 4 | 15:58 | 0:8 |