Overview
- The 22-year-old defenseman practiced with Team USA in Milan ahead of Thursday’s tournament opener.
- She told reporters she is learning to embrace the trailblazer role and its potential impact.
- Edwards earned tournament MVP honors at the 2024 World Championships and joins a youthful U.S. roster.
- Her selection follows Jordan Greenway’s breakthrough eight years ago as the first Black man on a U.S. Olympic hockey team.
- Travis Kelce helped pay for her family’s trip to Italy after highlighting her on his New Heights podcast.