Ilkka Mikkola (born January 18, 1979 in Kiiminki, Finland) is a professional ice hockey defenceman, who currently plays for Oulun Kärpät in Finnish hockey league SM-Liiga. Mikkola is also the captain of his team. In the time of his 12 seasons in league, Mikkola has won eight championships, which is more than any active player in the league. In the 2004-05 SM-liiga season, Mikkola was the best defenceman of the league and was also chosen to the SM-liiga All Star-game. Of the eight championships he has won four with Kärpät, one with Jokerit and three with TPS.