U.S. hockey star Laila Edwards talks about historic Olympic debut
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📌 Key Takeaways
- Laila Edwards became the first Black woman to play for the U.S. Olympic women’s ice hockey team.
- The historic debut took place during the opening stages of the Winter Olympics on Thursday.
- Edwards was previously named MVP at the 2024 IIHF Women's World Championship.
- The athlete expressed deep gratitude and recognized the cultural significance of her milestone for future generations.
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Hockey star Laila Edwards said she's "just so thankful" to represent Team USA at the Winter Olympics, making her historic debut on the ice Thursday.