| Gender: | men |
| Division: | ii |
| Year: | 1979 |
| Duration: | November 1979– March 15, 1980 |
| Champ Stad: | Murray Athletic Center |
| Champ City: | Elmira, New York |
| Champ: | Mankato State |
The 1979–80 NCAA Division II men's ice hockey season began in November 1979 and concluded on March 15 of the following year. This was the 16th season of second-tier college ice hockey.
| Tournament | Dates | Teams | Champion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira Invitational | November 9–10 | 4 | St. Lawrence |
| Oswego Classic | November 16–17 | 4 | Merrimack |
| Merrimack Thanksgiving Tournament | November 23–24 | 4 | Merrimack |
| Union Tournament | December 21–22 | 4 | Holy Cross |
| Codfish Bowl | December 28–29 | 4 | Lowell |
| Blue-Gold Tournament | January 4–5 | 4 | Merrimack |
| Salem State Tournament | January 4–5 | 4 | Saint Anselm |
| Crusader Classic | January 5–6 | 4 | Holy Cross |
| Down East Classic | January 10–11 | 4 | |
| Teapot Tournament | January 7, 14 | 4 | |
See main article: article and 1980 NCAA Division II Men's Ice Hockey Tournament. Note: * denotes overtime period(s)
See main article: 1980 NHL Entry Draft.
† incoming freshman