Edwards’ family cheers her on thanks to Kelces
Olympics, Sports
February 20, 2026

Edwards’ family cheers her on thanks to Kelces

MILAN (AP) — As soon as U.S. hockey defender Laila Edwards skates onto the Olympic ice ahead of Thursday’s gold medal game against Canada, she will scan the stands for the real MVP: Her 91-year-old grandmother.

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