Overview
- Team USA beat Canada 2-1 in Milan after Megan Keller scored in sudden death, following Edwards’ assist on the late third-period equalizer.
- Laila Edwards is the first Black American woman to represent the U.S. in Olympic women’s hockey and the first to win gold in the sport.
- Cleveland Heights held watch parties and the Cleveland Cavaliers honored Edwards during their Black Heritage Celebration.
- A family GoFundMe topped $61,000 to bring relatives to Italy, led by a $10,000 contribution attributed to Jason and Travis Kelce.
- Mayor Jim Petras said Cleveland Heights will celebrate Edwards with a parade in April after her college season concludes.