Laila Edwards talks about 'incredible honor' to be the first Black woman on U.S. women's Olympic hockey team

February 10, 2026

TL;DR

Laila Edwards is the first Black woman to play on the U.S. women's ice hockey team at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
She sees her role as a historic achievement and an inspiration for others.
Edwards made her Olympic debut in a 5-1 victory against the Czech Republic.
She started in figure skating before transitioning to ice hockey at age 5.
Edwards encourages girls interested in hockey to pursue their passion.
She expressed gratitude to her family and supporters for helping her reach this goal.

Continue reading the original article