School: Eveleth
Position: Goaltender
Tournament time: 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950
Idolized Eveleth’s three NHL netminders Mike Karakas, Frank Brimsek and Sam LoPresti. Made his mark with three consecutive undefeated seasons (1948-50) that culminated in state titles. A tribute next to Ikola’s senior picture in Eveleth’s yearbook reads, “Not only popular this little lad, but the best goalie we’ve ever had.”