2002 NCAA Division III Women's Ice Hockey Tournament

This is the 2002 NCAA Division III Women's Ice Hockey Tournament. This was the third time a national championship tournament at the Division III level had been held and was was the first one sanctioned by the NCAA.

Format
Six teams qualify for the single elimination tournament

Quarterfinals

 * Gustavus Adolphus Golden Gusties defeated St. Mary's Cardinals 2-0
 * Bowdoin Polar Bears defeated Middlebury Panthers 2-1

Semifinals

 * Elmira Soaring Eagles defeated Gustavus Adolphus Golden Gusties 8-5
 * Manhattanville Valiants defeated Bowdoin Polar Bears 2-1 (ot)

Third Place

 * Gustavus Adolphus Golden Gusties defeated Bowdoin Polar Bears 2-1

Championship

 * Elmira Soaring Eagles defeated Manhattanville Valiants 2-1