1961 Frozen Four

The 1961 Frozen Four was held March 16-18, 1961, in Denver, Colorado on the campus of the University of Denver at the University of Denver Arena.

The participants were:


 * Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
 * St. Lawrence University
 * University of Denver
 * University of Minnesota

Denver won its second straight national championship, and third overall, in front of a hometown crowd in its home rink, running away from St. Lawrence 12-2 in the most lopsided championship game in Frozen Four history.

Bracket
Consolation Game: Minnesota 4, Rensselaer 3

All-Tournament Team
First Team
 * G Mike Larson, Minnesota
 * D Marty Howe, Denver
 * D Grant Munro, Denver
 * F Trent Beatty, Denver
 * F Bill Masterton, Denver
 * F Jerry Walker, Denver

Second Team
 * G George Kirkwood, Denver
 * D George Konik, Denver
 * D Arlin Parker, St. Lawrence
 * F Terry Slater, St. Lawrence
 * F Jim Josephson, Rensselaer
 * F Ron Constantine, Minnesota

Most Outstanding Player: F Bill Masterton, Denver