1979 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament
| Teams | 5 |
|---|---|
| Finals site | |
| Champions | Minnesota Golden Gophers (3rd title) |
| Runner-up | North Dakota Fighting Sioux (5th title game) |
| Semifinalists |
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| Winning coach | Herb Brooks (3rd title) |
| MOP | Steve Janaszak (Minnesota) |
| Attendance | 13,859 |
The 1979 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament was the culmination of the 1978–79 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season, the 32nd such tournament in NCAA history. It was held between March 18 and 24, 1979, and concluded with Minnesota defeating North Dakota 4–3. The first-round game was held at the home team venue while all succeeding games were played at the Olympia Stadium in Detroit, Michigan.