The 1961 NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament involved 4 schools in playing single-elimination play to determine the national champion of NCAA Division 1. It started on March 16, 1961, and March 17, 1961. The National Championship Game was on March 18, 1961. A total of 4 games were played at University of Denver Arena in Denver, Colorado. Also, Denver won their third national championship over St. Lawrence.