The 1953 NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament involved 4 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college ice hockey. It began on March 12, 1953, and ended with the championship game on March 14. A total of 4 games were played, all at Broadmoor Arena in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Michigan, coached by Vic Heyliger, won their fourth national title with a 7-3 victory in the final game over Minnesota, coached by John Mariucci. John Matchefts, forward for Michigan, was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player.