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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Stefanie Dazio and Annie Risemberg

US hockey history-maker Laila Edwards shining on Olympic debut after generous Kelce brothers gesture

Laila Edwards is going for gold on Thursday - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

As US hockey defender Laila Edwards prepares to skate onto the Olympic ice for Thursday’s gold medal match against Canada, her gaze will undoubtedly seek out the true MVP in the stands: her 91-year-old grandmother, Ernestine Gray.

This cherished ritual, a poignant moment of connection, was made possible by an outpouring of donations to a GoFundMe campaign, notably bolstered by a substantial contribution from NFL brothers Travis and Jason Kelce.

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