Overview
- A Cleveland Heights parks official said the community center where Edwards learned to skate will install a banner in her honor, with plans to display replicas of her Team USA and Wisconsin jerseys.
- Edwards helped the United States beat Canada for Olympic gold, recording the primary assist on Hilary Knight’s late equalizer and totaling two goals and six assists in seven games to tie for third in tournament scoring.
- She is the first Black woman to play Olympic hockey for the United States and is one of only four Black players to win Olympic hockey gold, joining Sarah Nurse, Jarome Iginla and P.K. Subban.
- Back in Madison, Edwards has resumed her senior season at Wisconsin with 36 points and a resume that includes First-Team All-American and WCHA Forward of the Year finalist honors.
- Her hometown support included travel help from Jason and Travis Kelce for her family, and she noted rising visibility for women’s hockey with high-profile attendees such as Tom Brady at games.