Quick Info
| Profession | Ice hockey player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 25/01/2004 |
| Age | 22 years |
| Birthplace | Cleveland Heights, Ohio, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Laila Edwards
26/02/2026
Laila Edwards won Olympic gold with Team USA in women's hockey at the Milan 2026 Winter Olympics. The result made her a 1-time Olympian and 1-time Olympic medalist with one gold, and it also marked a historic milestone as she became the first Black woman to win gold in Olympic women's hockey for the United States.
01/04/2025
Laila Edwards helped the United States win gold at the 2025 Women's World Championship. The victory added to her international résumé after she had already earned a silver medal at the 2024 World Championship, where she was named Tournament MVP.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Laila Edwards |
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| Current Role | Defense and forward for PWHL San Jose and the United States women's national ice hockey team |
| Playing Style | Two-way player known for slapshots and stick-handling |
| Shoots | Right |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 1 in |
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| Position | Defense/Forward |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | University of Wisconsin |
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| High School | Bishop Kearney High School, Rochester, New York |
Personal Life
| Early Life | Began figure skating at age three before switching to ice hockey |
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Family
| Parents | Charone Gray-Edwards and Robert Edwards |
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| Brother | Robert (Bobby) Edwards (older) |
| Sister | Chayla Edwards (older) |
| Brother | Colson Edwards (younger) |
| Sister | Britney Gray |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She plays both defense and forward. | |
| 2. She has represented the United States at the international level. | |
| 3. She is from Cleveland Heights, Ohio. | |
| 4. She switched from figure skating to ice hockey as a young child. | |
| 5. She left home at age 13 to attend Bishop Kearney High School for its girls' hockey program. | |
| 6. She led the NCAA with 35 goals during her junior season at Wisconsin. |
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