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Laila Edwards set to become the first Black woman to play for Team USA in Winter Olympic ice hockey

Laila Edwards set to become the first Black woman to play for Team USA in Winter Olympic ice hockey

Laila Edwards will make history as the first Black-American woman to play Winter Olympic ice hockey for Team USA, following her inclusion in the 23-player roster for Milano Cortina 2026. Back in 2023, the 21-year-old achieved an incredible feat by becoming the first Black woman to play for the United States senior women’s national hockey…

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