With the 2026 Olympics officially wrapping up on February 22, there were numerous athletes who left a resounding impact on spectators, one of those being the Women's USA Hockey Team. Let's take a look at how Team USA brought home the gold this year, following their biggest win during the gold medal game after going to overtime.

If you watched the Olympics, you know who Caroline Harvey and Laila Edwards are. You heard their names chanted countless times as Team USA powered through the tournament. You heard those chants again when gold medals were placed around their necks, and you watched Harvey be named tournament MVP. And if you're active on social media, you may have even caught their pregame TikToks, too. What you may not know is how long the two have been friends.

Some players generate hype. Others just show up and produce. Laila Edwards is firmly in the second category. The young American forward has quickly become one of the most impactful rising players in women’s hockey thanks to a blend of size, skill, and on-ice instincts that coaches can’t teach. Whether she’s wearing a Team USA jersey on the international stage or competing with the University of Wisconsin, Edwards plays a pro-style game that translates at every level.

The 2025 IIHF Women’s World Championship is heating up in Czechia. While some of the early action has already delivered some dominant performances and incredible individual efforts, there’s still lots to come as the world’s best women’s hockey players battle for gold. Let’s break down the highlights from the tournament’s first few days and preview what’s still to come. It’s no surprise that Team Canada has made an impact early in the tournament. The defending champions record