1997 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament
| Teams | 12 | 
|---|---|
| Finals site | |
| Champions | North Dakota Fighting Sioux (6th title) | 
| Runner-up | Boston University Terriers (9th title game) | 
| Semifinalists | 
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| Winning coach | Dean Blais (1st title) | 
| MOP | Matt Henderson (North Dakota) | 
| Attendance | 84,728 | 
The 1997 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament involved 12 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college ice hockey. It began on March 21, 1997, and ended with the championship game on March 29. A total of 11 games were played.