1952 NCAA men's ice hockey tournament

The 1952 NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Tournament was the culmination of the 1951–52 NCAA men's ice hockey season, the 5th such tournament in NCAA history. It was held between March 13 and 15, 1952, and concluded with Michigan defeating Colorado College 4-1. All games were played at the Broadmoor Ice Palace in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

1952 NCAA men's
ice hockey tournament
Teams4
Finals site
ChampionsMichigan Wolverines (3rd title)
Runner-upColorado College Tigers (2nd title game)
Semifinalists
  • Yale Bulldogs (1st Frozen Four)
  • St. Lawrence Saints (1st Frozen Four)
Winning coachVic Heyliger (3rd title)
MOPKen Kinsley (Colorado College)
Attendance8,600

This was the first tournament to include teams that played in a conference. The MCHL had been created before the start of the season and through both of the conference representatives had appeared in the tournament previously both were independent. The Tri-State League also sent its first representative to the tournament after the conference began play the year before.

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