| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Venue(s) | Varsity Arena, Edmonton, Alberta |
| Dates | March 19–22 |
| Teams | 6 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Quebec–Trois-Rivières Patriotes (1st title) |
| Runner-up | Saskatchewan Huskies |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Games played | 7 |
| MVP | Marc Gervais (Quebec–Trois-Rivières) |
The 1987 CIAU Men's University Cup Hockey Tournament (25th annual) was held at the Varsity Arena in Edmonton, Alberta. The Alberta Golden Bears served as tournament host.