Olympic Champions Grab the SNL Stage

New York, NY – Members of the gold medal-winning U.S. Men’s and women’s Olympic hockey teams surprised audiences on Saturday Night Live this past weekend, joining host Connor Storrie during his monologue. Jack Hughes, Quinn Hughes, Hilary Knight, and Megan Keller appeared on stage, fresh off their victories at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics and a subsequent visit to the White House.

Addressing the Controversy

The appearance provided a platform to address a recent controversy surrounding a congratulatory call from President Trump to the men’s team. According to reports, the President initially invited only the men’s team to his State of the Union speech, later adding the women’s team after concerns were raised.

“It was going to be just us, but we thought we’d invite the guys, too,”

Hilary Knight

Knight’s remark directly referenced the situation, which many perceived as sexist. Knight previously described the joke as distasteful and unfortunate.

A Week of Recognition

The U.S. Men’s hockey team secured a gold medal win against Canada on February 22nd at the Milan Cortina Games. Following their Olympic triumph, the team was invited to the White House and also made an appearance at President Trump’s State of the Union speech. The U.S. Women’s team also defeated Canada 2-1 in an overtime thriller.

Storrie’s Debut and ‘Heated Rivalry’

The SNL appearance came during Connor Storrie’s hosting debut. Storrie, known for his role in the series Heated Rivalry, where he plays a Russian hockey player involved in a love affair with a Canadian rival, shared the stage with the celebrated athletes. The monologue aimed to appeal to fans of both men’s and women’s hockey, as well as viewers of Storrie’s fictional hockey world.

Did You Know?

Connor Storrie was a waiter just last year before landing the role in Heated Rivalry and ultimately hosting Saturday Night Live.

FAQ

• Who appeared on SNL with Connor Storrie? Jack Hughes, Quinn Hughes, Hilary Knight, and Megan Keller.
• What was the controversy surrounding President Trump’s invitation? President Trump initially invited only the men’s Olympic hockey team to the State of the Union, then extended the invitation to the women’s team.
• Where did the U.S. Hockey teams win their gold medals? At the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.