The 1949 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 17, 1949, and ended with the championship game on March 19. A total of 4 games were played, as a consolation game between the semifinal game losers was added. All games were played at Broadmoor Arena in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Boston College, coached by John "Snooks" Kelley, won the national title with a 4-3 victory in the final game over Dartmouth, coached by Edward Jeremiah.