Laila Edwards is an ice hockey player for the University of Wisconsin and is a member of the women's national ice hockey team of the United States. She led the United States to silver with eight points and was voted MVP of the 2022 IIHF Under-18 Women's World Championship. The 2022–23 season marked Edwards' collegiate debut for Wisconsin. She scored 27 points on 13 goals and 14 assists in her first season, playing in all 41 games for the National Championship squad. She participated in all 41 of Wisconsin's games during her sophomore year. Her career-high 56 points came from 21 goals and 35 assists. (via her college roster page)
Edwards served as an alternate captain for the United States during the 2022 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship. With four goals and four assists in five games, she won a silver medal and led the team in scoring. She was selected as the tournament's top forward, most valuable player, and All-Tournament team after the competition. She became the first Black woman to represent the United States at the IIHF World Women's Championship when she was added to the American squad for the 2024 tournament on March 31, 2024.
Laila Edwards Parents
Robert and Charone Gray-Edwards are the parents of Laila Edwards, as per her college roster page.
What nationality are Laila Edwards’s parents?
Robert and Charone Gray-Edwards are American nationals.
FAQs on Laila Edwards
A. She has two brothers, Robert and Colson, and two sisters, Britney Gray and Chayla.
A. Laila Edwards is 21 years old as of July 2025.
A. Laila Edwards is from Cleveland Heights, Ohio, U.S.
