| Teams | 8 |
|---|---|
| Finals site | |
| Champions | North Dakota Fighting Sioux (5th title) |
| Runner-up | Michigan State Spartans (4th title game) |
| Semifinalists |
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| Winning coach | Gino Gasparini (3rd title) |
| MOP | Tony Hrkac (North Dakota) |
| Attendance | 36,251 |
The 1987 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament was the culmination of the 1986–87 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season, the 40th such tournament in NCAA history. It was held between March 20 and 28, 1987, and concluded with North Dakota defeating Michigan State 5-3. All Quarterfinals matchups were held at home team venues while all succeeding games were played at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan.