Although the Islanders were headlined by Hall of Fame talent during their dynasty, one of their unsung heroes was Stefan Persson. The Swedish defenseman played nine years in the league, all with the Islanders, tallying 52 goals and 317 assists for 369 points in 622 games.

Renowned as a two-way center and faceoff specialist, Sutter compiled 287 goals and 323 assists in 694 games for the Islanders.

Brent Sutter was honored before Saturday’s 4-1 win against the Sharks on Saturday and added into the Islanders’ newly minted Ring of Honor.

Minnesota hockey legend, Willard Ikola has died. The Eveleth native won two NCAA national championships and was on the 1956 U.S. Olympic team.

Steve Carroll remembers the silence of bus rides to Edina boys hockey road games. Players were locked in, focused solely on the task to come. Upon arrival, the Hornets would trudge off the bus. Legendary coach Willard Ikola was the last one off,

Former Eveleth High School state champion, Olympic silver medalist and eight-time Minnesota state high school championship coach Willard Ikola passed away Monday night at age 92.