| Teams | 4 |
|---|---|
| Finals site | |
| Champions | Michigan Wolverines (4th title) |
| Runner-up | Minnesota Golden Gophers (1st title game) |
| Semifinalists |
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| Winning coach | Vic Heyliger (4th title) |
| MOP | John Matchefts (Michigan) |
| Attendance | 7,450 |
The 1953 NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Tournament was the culmination of the 1952–53 NCAA men's ice hockey season, the sixth such tournament in NCAA history. It was held from March 12 to 14, 1953, and concluded with Michigan defeating Minnesota 7-3. All games were played at the Broadmoor Ice Palace in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Michigan's win capped off its third consecutive National Championship. As of 2018 no team has been able to match that achievement. Additionally, their 14 goals in the semifinal game against Boston University were the most ever for an NCAA tournament game, matched only by Minnesota in 1954. The Wolverines' goal differential (+16) is also a record for an NCAA tournament, equaling the record set by Colorado College in 1950 and matched by Wisconsin in 1983.
For the first time since the tournament began the 'Most Outstanding Player' was awarded to someone from the championship team.