Laila Edwards is set to make history in November when she steps on the ice for Team USA at the 2023-2024 Rivalry Series.
The 6-foot-2 forward is in her second season with the University of Wisconsin. Last year she scored 27 points in 41 games, earning WCHA All-Rookie Team honors. Prior to joining Wisconsin, Edwards was named MVP and Best Forward at the 2022 U-18 World Championships.
As Edwards told The Hockey News in a 2022 interview, the opportunity to break a barrier and become the first Black woman to play for Team USA was an important motivator.
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