Laila Edwards: Historic Draft Pick

San Jose just landed hockey’s biggest star: Laila Edwards, the fourth pick in the PWHL draft, a 22-year-old Olympic gold medalist and NCAA champ who’s rewriting history as the first Black woman on Team USA and the highest-drafted Black woman in PWHL history. With a cannon shot, elite versatility switching between offense and defense, and MVP-level poise, she’s a game-changer ready to lead. Her championship pedigree, best friend Caroline Harvey (first overall pick), and viral GoFundMe—boosted by Travis Kelce’s $10K donation—show she’s not just a player, but a social media sensation building the next generation of hockey fans. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/88c9f3bfee170d2b