Laila Edwards’ Clutch Assist Propels Team USA To Gold | News
Team USA women’s ice hockey reclaimed the top of the podium at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, defeating Canada 2-1 in a sudden-death overtime final. he victory secured the first gold medal for the American women since 2018 and also established a permanent milestone in the sport’s record books. Laila Edwards, who entered the 2026 Games as the first Black woman to ever suit up for the U.S. Olympic hockey team is now the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal in the program’s history. The championship game was a defensive battle that remained undecided until the









