| Gender: | men |
| Division: | iii |
| Year: | 1988 |
| Duration: | October 1988– March 25, 1989 |
| Champ Stad: | Frank Ritter Memorial Ice Arena |
| Champ City: | Rochester, New York |
| Champ: | Wisconsin–Stevens Point |
The 1988–89 NCAA Division III men's ice hockey season began in October 1988 and concluded on March 25 of the following year. This was the 16th season of Division III college ice hockey.
| Tournament | Dates | Teams | Champion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo State Tournament | October 28–29 | 4 | |
| Maine Kickoff | October 28–29 | 4 | Maine |
| Potsdam Tournament | October 28–29 | 4 | Norwich |
| Brockport Invitational | November 4–5 | 4 | Brock |
| Cardinal Classic | November 4–5 | 4 | Merrimack |
| Geneseo Tournament | November 4–5 | 4 | |
| RIT Tournament | November 4–5 | 4 | RIT |
| Merrimack Thanksgiving Tournament | November 18–19 | 4 | Merrimack |
| McCabe Tournament | December 2–3 | 4 | Connecticut College |
| Codfish Bowl | December 28–29 | 4 | Bowdoin |
| Salem State Tournament | January 5–6 | 4 | Salem State |
| East/Midwest Challenge | January 6–7 | 4 | Wisconsin–Superior |
| Penn State Tournament | January 13–14 | 4 | Mercyhurst |
| Spurrier Invitational | January 20–21 | 4 | |
| SUNYAC Tournament | February 17–18 | 4 | Oswego State |
Note: Mini-game are not included in final standings
See main article: article and 1989 NCAA Division III Men's Ice Hockey Tournament. Note: * denotes overtime period(s)
See main article: 1989 NHL Entry Draft.
| Round | Pick | Player | College | Conference | NHL team | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 168 | American International | ECAC East | Calgary Flames | ||
| 12 | 237 | † | Merrimack | ECAC East | Chicago Blackhawks |
See main article: 1989 NHL Supplemental Draft.