EPISODE · Jun 2, 2026 · 1H
Midwest Legends Episode #27: Laila Edwards -- Canadian Rivalries, UW Madison, and Olympic Gold
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Midwest Legend? More like international legend! This week, star hockey player Laila Edwards gives Russell the inside scoop on her amazing journey from growing up in Ohio playing on the boy’s hockey team to winning gold at the 2026 Olympics in Milan. Laila takes us behind the scenes of the Olympics, sharing how she overcame the nerves to clinch the win over the iconic Canadian rivals in the game that had everyone on the edge of their seats. Not only has Laila cemented herself as a force on the UW Badgers Women’s Hockey team, but also as a great friend, leader, and Chipotle-lover off the ice. Tune in to hear what happened when another Cleveland Heights local, Travis Kelce, heard Laila’s family needed some extra help getting to the Olympics…You won’t want to miss this episode!
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Midwest Legend? More like international legend! This week, star hockey player Laila Edwards gives Russell the inside scoop on her amazing journey from growing up in Ohio playing on the boy’s hockey team to winning gold at the 2026 Olympics in Milan. Laila takes us behind the scenes of the Olympics, sharing how she overcame the nerves to clinch the win over the iconic Canadian rivals in the game that had everyone on the edge of their seats. Not only has Laila cemented herself as a force on the UW Badgers Women’s Hockey team, but also as a great friend, leader, and Chipotle-lover off the ice. Tune in to hear what happened when another Cleveland Heights local, Travis Kelce, heard Laila’s family needed some extra help getting to the Olympics…You won’t want to miss this episode!
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Midwest Legends Episode #27: Laila Edwards -- Canadian Rivalries, UW Madison, and Olympic Gold
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