Laila Edwards Taken No. 4 Overall to San Jose in 2026 PWHL Draft

Ohio native, Olympic champion Laila Edwards drafted

Throughout her time as a Badger, she recorded 199 points in 151 games and earned All-WCHA Third Team honors as a sophomore.

Olympic gold medalist and Cleveland Heights native Laila Edwards taken 4th overall in PWHL draft by San Jose

Fresh off winning an Olympic gold medal and NCAA championship, Cleveland Heights native Laila Edwards is headed to San Jose to begin her professional hockey career.

San Jose picks Laila Edwards No. 4 overall in PWHL amateur draft

Bay Area's PWHL team adds gold medal-winning defender in Edwards, who played collegiately at Wisconsin

Laila Edwards taken No. 4 overall to San Jose in 2026 PWHL Draft

Cleveland Heights native Laila Edwards is starting the next chapter of her hockey career.

Wisconsin Badgers Star Laila Edwards Makes Women's Hockey History At 2026 PWHL Draft

History was made when former Wisconsin Badgers star Laila Edwards heard his name called during Wednesday’s 2026 Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) draft.With the PWHL expansion team PWHL San Jose selecting Edwards fourth overall, Edwards became the highest drafted black woman in league history.The 6-foot-1 defenseman Edwards enters the pros with a lot of hype. She has put together an outstanding resume, collegiately and as a national team…

Laila Edwards headlines PWHL San Jose's inaugural draft class | The IX Hockey | Powered by The Ice Garden

Troy Ryan’s selection of Edwards not only represents a momentous moment for women’s sports in the Bay Area, but it also helps solve a major mystery surrounding San Jose’s roster.