Team USA’s Laila Edwards arrived in Milan not just as an Olympian but as the first Black woman to represent her country on the Games’ ice hockey team. With her shining on the ice, the story of how her family came to be in the stands cheering her on has emerged as one of the most heartwarming stories.

Team USA hockey player Laila Edwards’ family helped power her historic 2026 Winter Games run. Here’s what you need to know.

Former NFL superstar Jason Kelce helped make the Olympic dream come true for Team USA forward Laila Edwards, who had another excellent game against Sweden.

Laila Edwards shares a special connection with Jason and Travis Kelce, and their bond came full circle Monday as Team USA battled Sweden.

Team USA women’s hockey defeated Sweden, 5-0, on Monday to advance to the gold medal game at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy. Cleveland Heights, Ohio, native Laila Edwards recorded yet another assist for Team USA,

Team USA women’s hockey star Laila Edwards is a defensive powerhouse who has also scored big goals in her first Olympics at the Milan Cortina Games. Reporting for TODAY, NBC’s Shaquille Brewster sits down with Edwards who opens up about being the first Black woman to play ice hockey for Team USA and shares her goal to shatter barriers for younger athletes and help underprivileged youth access the notoriously expensive sport.

Laila Edwards' parents are thrilled to join her at the Milan Cortina Games next week, thanks to a successful GoFundMe campaign.

The Kelce brothers have been closely following the rising hockey star’s career.

The Cleveland Heights community is uniting to support Laila Edwards as she and Team USA compete for a gold medal in the women's Olympic hockey tournament.