It was held between March 14 and 16, 1957, and concluded with Colorado College defeating Michigan 13–6.
Colorado College tied their own record for most goals scored in a championship game with 13.
Four teams qualified for the tournament, two each from the eastern and western regions.
The two best WIHL teams and a Tri-State League representative received bids into the tournament as did one independent school.
[1] The eastern team judged as better was seeded as the top eastern team while the WIHL champion was given the top western seed.