| Teams | 8 |
|---|---|
| Finals site | |
| Champions | Michigan State Spartans (2nd title) |
| Runner-up | Harvard Crimson (2nd title game) |
| Semifinalists |
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| Winning coach | Ron Mason (1st title) |
| MOP | Mike Donnelly (Michigan State) |
| Attendance | 24,836 |
The 1986 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament was the culmination of the 1985–86 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season, the 39th such tournament in NCAA history. It was held between March 21 and 29, 1986, and concluded with Michigan State defeating Harvard 6-5. All Quarterfinals matchups were held at home team venues while all succeeding games were played at the Providence Civic Center in Providence, Rhode Island.