SNL Welcomes Olympic Hockey Stars in Star-Studded Monologue
Saturday Night Live’s February 28th episode featured a special appearance by members of the U.S. Olympic hockey teams, alongside host Connor Storrie. The segment highlighted the recent successes of both the men’s and women’s teams at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, and playfully addressed a recent White House invitation controversy.
Olympic Glory and SNL Stage
Quinn Hughes and his brother Jack Hughes, fresh off a gold medal win against Canada at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, joined Saturday Night Live host Connor Storrie onstage. They were soon joined by Hilary Knight and Megan Keller, representing the U.S. Women’s hockey team. All four athletes were wearing their USA jerseys and displaying their gold medals.
A Lighthearted Seize on White House Visit
The appearance on SNL followed a visit to the White House and an invitation to President Trump’s State of the Union speech. The invitation initially extended to the men’s team sparked a brief controversy when President Trump stated he would also necessitate to invite the women’s team to avoid potential impeachment.
Hilary Knight jokingly referenced the situation during the monologue, stating, “It was gonna be just us, but we thought we’d invite the guys, too.” NBC Insider
‘Heated Rivalry’ and Hockey Fans
Storrie, known for his role in the hockey-themed series Heated Rivalry, engaged with the athletes, playfully acknowledging their unfamiliarity with his show. Quinn Hughes inquired, “It’s about hockey, right?” to which Storrie responded, “Kind of.” Jack Hughes added a humorous anecdote about a hockey injury, asking if similar incidents occurred in the show. Sporting News
Addressing the Controversy
Following the White House invitation, Hilary Knight described the joke as “distasteful and unfortunate,” even as acknowledging the difficult position the men’s team was in. Several members of the men’s team also expressed regret over their initial reaction to the President’s remarks. CBS News
Saturday Night Live airs Saturdays at 11:30/10:30c on NBC and is available next day on Peacock.
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