1961

These events occured in 1961 in the world of ice hockey:

Events

 * Art Ross Memorial Trophy as the NHL's leading scorer during the regular season: Bernie "Boom-Boom" Geoffrion, Montreal Canadiens
 * Hart Memorial Trophy for the NHL's Most Valuable Player: Bernie "Boom-Boom" Geoffrion, Montreal Canadiens
 * Stanley Cup – Chicago Black Hawks win 4 games to 2 over the Detroit Red Wings
 * World Hockey Championship –
 * Men's champion: Trail Smoke Eaters from Canada
 * NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship - University of Denver Pioneers defeat St. Lawrence University Saints 12-2 in Denver, CO