1997 NCAA Division III men's ice hockey tournament
| Teams | 8 |
|---|---|
| Finals site |
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| Champions | Middlebury Panthers (3rd title) |
| Runner-up | Wisconsin–Superior Yellowjackets (2nd title game) |
| Semifinalists |
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| Winning coach | Bill Beaney (3rd title) |
| Attendance | 16,850 |
The 1997 NCAA Division III Men's Ice Hockey Tournament was the culmination of the 1996–97 season, the 14th such tournament in NCAA history. It concluded with Middlebury defeating Wisconsin-Superior in the championship game 3-2. All Quarterfinals matchups were held at home team venues, while all succeeding games were played in Middlebury, Vermont.
The championship marked the third in a row for Middlebury.