The 1981 NAIA Men's Ice Hockey Tournament involved eight schools playing in single-elimination bracket to determine the national champion of men's NAIA college ice hockey. The 1981 tournament was the 15th men's ice hockey tournament to be sponsored by the NAIA. The tournament began on March 5, 1981 and ended with the championship game on March 7, 1981.
Ed Saugestad was named NAIA National Coach of the Year in 1982.
Wessman Arena, Superior, Wisconsin
<small>Note: * denotes overtime period(s)</small>