1953 NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament

The 1953 NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament involved 4 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college ice hockey. It began on March 12, 1953, and ended with the championship game on March 14. A total of 4 games were played, all at Broadmoor Arena in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Michigan, coached by Vic Heyliger, won their fourth national title with a 7-3 victory in the final game over Minnesota, coached by John Mariucci.

John Matchefts, forward for Michigan, was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player.

[edit] Teams

Team	Coach	Finished	Final Opponent	Score
Boston University	Harry Cleverly	Fourth Place	Rensselaer	L 3-6
Michigan	Vic Heyliger	Champion	Minnesota	W 7-3
Minnesota	John Mariucci	Runner-up	Michigan	L 3-7
Rensselaer	Ned Harkness	Third Place	Boston University	W 6-3

Consolation Game: Rensselaer 6, Boston University 3

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