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Laila Edwards Makes History as First Black Woman to Play for the US Olympic Hockey Team
Edwards contributed two goals and five assists through six games, helping Team USA dominate opponents and secure a 5-0 semifinal win over Sweden.
- Laila Edwards' point shot was tipped in by Kendall Coyne‑Schofield in a 5-0 semifinal win over Sweden on Monday, advancing Team USA to Thursday's gold-medal game at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.
- Laila Edwards' selection marks her as the first Black woman on Team USA's Olympic hockey team, and she starred at the University of Wisconsin with three straight NCAA title-game appearances, while Team USA played a pre-Games exhibition in her Cleveland hometown.
- Through six games, Edwards has two goals and five assists, contributing to Team USA's 31-1 tournament scoring margin, including a goal in the quarterfinal against Italy.
- In Cleveland, supporters will host a free watch party Thursday at New Heights Grill, 2206 Lee Road, starting at 1 p.m., with a raffle for a signed jersey and help from Jason and Travis Kelce.
- The U.S.-Canada rivalry, with Canada leading 5-2 in previous finals, faces its eighth Olympic women's gold-medal game, as Team USA aims to extend its seven-game winning streak against Canada.
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New Heights Grill to host watch party for Cleveland Heights native Laila Edwards as Team USA plays for women’s hockey gold medal
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.
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