NCAA Division III Men's Ice Hockey Championship History

The NCAA Division III men's ice hockey tournament is an annual tournament to determine the top men's ice hockey team in NCAA Division III. The Division III championship was contested from 1984 through 2019, but then suspended due to COVID-19. The tournament resumed in the spring of 2022.

Here's a look at the history of the tournament champions:

NCAA Division III Men's Ice Hockey Championship Trophy
NCAA Division III Men's Ice Hockey Championship Trophy

Past Champions

Below is a table showing the winners and runners-up of the NCAA Division III Men's Ice Hockey Championship. Note that from 1988 through 1990 the championship round was a 2-game series where the first team to three points won (2 points for a win, 1 point for a tie). If the two teams remained tied after 2 games a 20-minute mini-game was held to determine the winner. Mini-game results are in italics.

Year Champion Runner-Up
1984 John S. K.B.
1985 Ronald B. W.H.
1986 Ronald B. St.
1987 St. St.
1988 St. St.
1989 St. St.
1990 St. St.
1991 St. St.
1992 St. K.B.
1993 Raymond J. St.

† Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NCAA did not hold any division III tournament during the 2020-21 season.

RU The team achieved the placement shown, but the participation was later vacated.

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NCAA Division III Men's Ice Hockey Championships

References

  • "Division III Men's Ice Hockey Record Book" (PDF). NCAA.
  • "NCAA Division III men's hockey tournament". USCHO.com.
  • "College Hockey Stats".

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