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Trailblazer Laila Edwards to Make Olympic Hockey Debut

1/25/2026

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Laila Edwards, the first Black woman on the U.S. women's national hockey team, will debut at the Olympics on February 5, 2026.
Her family has raised over $56,000 via GoFundMe to cover travel.
Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce donated $10,000.
The fundraising aims to create a non-profit to reduce barriers in ice hockey and expand access for aspiring players.
Edwards hopes to meet the Kelces during the Games in Italy.

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Story summary

Laila Edwards, the first Black woman on the U.S. women's national hockey team, will debut at the Olympics on February 5, 2026.
Her family has raised over $56,000 via GoFundMe to cover travel.
Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce donated $10,000.
The fundraising aims to create a non-profit to reduce barriers in ice hockey and expand access for aspiring players.
Edwards hopes to meet the Kelces during the Games in Italy.