Laila Edwards to Become First Black Woman to Play for USA's National Women's Hockey Team

Laila Edwards to Become First Black Woman to Play for USA's National Women's Hockey Team

October 17, 2023

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.

Read the source article at The Hockey News

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