| Teams | 8 |
|---|---|
| Finals site | |
| Champions | North Dakota Fighting Sioux (4th title) |
| Runner-up | Wisconsin Badgers (4th title game) |
| Semifinalists |
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| Winning coach | Gino Gasparini (2nd title) |
| MOP | Phil Sykes (North Dakota) |
The 1982 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament was the culmination of the 1981–82 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season, the 35th such tournament in NCAA history. It was held between March 19 and 27, 1982, and concluded with North Dakota defeating Wisconsin 5-2. All Quarterfinals matchups were held at home team venues while all succeeding games were played at the Providence Civic Center in Providence, Rhode Island.