| Teams | 4 |
|---|---|
| Finals site | |
| Champions | Boston University Terriers (1st title) |
| Runner-up | Minnesota Golden Gophers (3rd title game) |
| Semifinalists |
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| Winning coach | Jack Kelly (1st title) |
| MOP | Dan Brady (Boston University) |
| Attendance | 17,830 |
The 1971 NCAA Men's University Division Ice Hockey Tournament was the culmination of the 1970–71 NCAA University Division men's ice hockey season, the 24th such tournament in NCAA history. It was held between March 18 and 20, 1971, and concluded with Boston University defeating Minnesota 4–2. All games were played at the Onondaga War Memorial in Syracuse, New York.
This was the first time that a team with a losing record participated in an NCAA tournament.