| Teams | 4 |
|---|---|
| Finals site | |
| Champions | Michigan Wolverines (3rd title) |
| Runner-up | Colorado College Tigers (2nd title game) |
| Semifinalists |
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| Winning coach | Vic Heyliger (3rd title) |
| MOP | Ken Kinsley (Colorado College) |
| Attendance | 8,600 |
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.
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.