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Trailblazer Laila Edwards Joins US Women's Hockey Team

2/5/2025

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Laila Edwards, a trailblazing junior forward at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has made history as the first Black woman on the US Women’s National Hockey Team. With a passion for the sport, she is dedicated to empowering marginalized communities by offering free hockey equipment and ice time, all while championing personal growth and inclusivity in hockey.

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Story summary

Laila Edwards, a trailblazing junior forward at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has made history as the first Black woman on the US Women’s National Hockey Team. With a passion for the sport, she is dedicated to empowering marginalized communities by offering free hockey equipment and ice time, all while championing personal growth and inclusivity in hockey.