1981 NCAA Division II Men's Ice Hockey Tournament

The 1981 NCAA Men's Division II Ice Hockey Tournament involved 4 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division II. A total of 4 games were played, hosted by Merrimack College.

The University of Lowell, coached by Bill Riley, won the national title with a 5-4 victory in the final game over Plattsburgh.

Tom Mulligan, of the University of Lowell, was named the Most Outstanding Player and was the high scorer of the tournament with seven points (3 goals, 4 assists).

Bracket
* Overtime
 * Third Place Game: Mankato State 9, Concordia 7

All-Tournament Team

 * G: Rick Strack (Plattsburgh)
 * D: Tom Mulligan (University of Lowell)
 * D: Tod Wescott (Plattsburgh)
 * F: Dean Jenkins (University of Lowell)
 * F: Pierre Brunett (Plattsburgh)
 * F: Mike Carr (University of Lowell)