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Cleveland Heights Celebrates Laila Edwards’ Historic Olympic Victory

2/20/2026

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Cleveland Heights celebrated Laila Edwards for helping Team USA win the women's ice hockey gold medal at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics.
Edwards became the first Black woman to represent USA hockey at the Olympics.
She assisted in tying the game against Canada, leading to a 2-1 overtime victory.
The Kelce brothers funded her family's trip to Italy.
Mayor Jim Petras expressed excitement for a future celebration honoring Edwards.

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Cleveland Heights celebrated Laila Edwards for helping Team USA win the women's ice hockey gold medal at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics.
Edwards became the first Black woman to represent USA hockey at the Olympics.
She assisted in tying the game against Canada, leading to a 2-1 overtime victory.
The Kelce brothers funded her family's trip to Italy.
Mayor Jim Petras expressed excitement for a future celebration honoring Edwards.