| Teams | 4 |
|---|---|
| Finals site | |
| Champions | Michigan Wolverines (6th title) |
| Runner-up | Michigan Tech Huskies (1st title game) |
| Semifinalists |
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| Winning coach | Vic Heyliger (6th title) |
| MOP | Lorne Howes (Michigan) |
The 1956 NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Tournament was the culmination of the 1955–56 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season, the 9th such tournament in NCAA history. It was held between March 15 and 17, 1956, and concluded with Michigan defeating Michigan Tech 7–5. All games were played at the Broadmoor Ice Palace in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Vic Heyliger captured his 6th and final National title with the Wolverines, all done in the first 9 years of the tournament. As of 2016 he stands as the coach with the most championships overall and the most with one team (6).