1981 NCAA Division II men's ice hockey tournament

1981 NCAA Division II men's
ice hockey tournament
Teams4
Finals site
ChampionsLowell Chiefs (2nd title)
Runner-upPlattsburgh Cardinals (1st title game)
Semifinalists
Winning coachBill Riley Jr. (2nd title)
MOPTom Mulligan (Lowell)
Attendance3,769

The 1981 NCAA Men's Division II Ice Hockey Tournament involved 4 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division II college ice hockey. A total of 4 games were played, hosted by Merrimack College.

The University of Lowell, coached by Bill Riley, won the national title with a 5-4 victory in the final game over Plattsburgh.

Tom Mulligan, of the University of Lowell, was named the Most Outstanding Player and was the high scorer of the tournament with seven points (3 goals, 4 assists).