‘A Superstar Is From Here’: Pride of Cleveland Suburb Soars for U.S. Hockey

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by Alexandra E. Petri
February 16, 2026
The Olympic journey of Laila Edwards, the first Black woman to play for the U.S. hockey team, has captivated her hometown, Cleveland Heights.
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Originally published on NYT Homepage on 2/16/2026