1996 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament
| Teams | 12 |
|---|---|
| Finals site | |
| Champions | Michigan Wolverines (8th title) |
| Runner-up | Colorado College Tigers (5th title game) |
| Semifinalists |
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| Winning coach | Red Berenson (1st title) |
| MOP | Brendan Morrison (Michigan) |
| Attendance | 65,778 |
The 1996 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament involved 12 schools playing in single-elimination tournament to determine the national champion of men's National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I college ice hockey. It began on March 22, 1996, and ended with the championship game on March 30. A total of 11 games were played. The top two seeds in each region received a bye into the tournament quarterfinals.
In the regional semifinals, Michigan's Mike Legg scored a high wraparound goal that, in the U.S., is now known as a Michigan goal.
The University of Michigan, coached by Red Berenson, won the national championship with a 3–2 victory over Colorado College in overtime in front of 12,957 fans.