Laila Edwards Archives - Andscape

Laila Edwards celebrates after the Wisconsin Badgers won the NCAA women's ice hockey championship game on March 22, 2026, at Pegula Ice Arena 6 in State College, Pennsylvania.

For Laila Edwards, accolades are ‘cool,’ but being a role model is more important

The Wisconsin hockey standout, an Olympic gold medalist and three-time NCAA champion, wants to inspire other young Black women to play the sport

By Cayla Sweazie

2 weeks ago Sports

Laila Edwards holds a hockey stick on the ice.

USA Hockey pioneer Laila Edwards reveals her top 5 Olympic athletes

Wisconsin senior is first Black woman to be named to Team USA Olympic hockey

By Jerry Bembry

3 months ago Sports

Forward Laila Edwards makes history with Team USA women’s hockey

Wisconsin star is the first Black woman to play for the U.S. national team

By Branson Wright

2 years ago Sports