Olympic Hockey Stars Appear on 'Saturday Night Live'

Hilary Knight, Megan Keller, Jack Hughes, and Quinn Hughes join 'Heated Rivalry' actor Connor Storrie on SNL

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Olympic hockey stars Hilary Knight, Megan Keller, Jack Hughes, and Quinn Hughes joined 'Heated Rivalry' actor Connor Storrie for his opening monologue on 'Saturday Night Live.' The four players wore their Team USA jerseys and Olympic gold medals, earning cheers from the studio audience.

Why it matters

The appearance of these high-profile Olympic athletes on a popular late-night comedy show like 'Saturday Night Live' highlights the growing mainstream popularity and recognition of women's and men's Olympic hockey, especially after the U.S. teams' recent gold medal wins.

The details

During the monologue, the athletes joked about not having time to watch the show due to their busy playing schedules. Knight and Keller then joined the group on stage, with Keller saying they 'thought we'd give the guys a little moment to shine.' The Hughes brothers noted the last time the U.S. men won Olympic hockey gold was 46 years ago, while Knight pointed out the U.S. women had won it more recently, in 2018.

  • The SNL appearance took place on March 1, 2026.
  • Knight and the Hughes brothers are scheduled to appear on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' on Monday, March 3, 2026 at 11:35 p.m. ET.

The players

Hilary Knight

An American ice hockey player who has won multiple Olympic gold medals with the U.S. women's national ice hockey team.

Megan Keller

An American ice hockey player who has won Olympic gold medals with the U.S. women's national ice hockey team, including scoring the golden goal in the 2026 Olympics.

Jack Hughes

An American ice hockey player who plays in the NHL and has won Olympic gold with the U.S. men's national ice hockey team, including scoring the golden goal in the 2026 Olympics.

Quinn Hughes

An American ice hockey player who plays in the NHL and has won Olympic gold with the U.S. men's national ice hockey team alongside his brother Jack.

Connor Storrie

An American actor who starred in the film 'Heated Rivalry' and hosted the 'Saturday Night Live' episode that featured the Olympic hockey stars.

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What they’re saying

“We've been so busy playing, we haven't had time to see your show yet.”

— Jack Hughes (Saturday Night Live)

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

— Hilary Knight (Saturday Night Live)

“Yeah, we thought we'd give them a little moment to shine.”

— Megan Keller (Saturday Night Live)

“The last time we did that was two whole Olympics ago.”

— Hilary Knight (Saturday Night Live)

“Nice burn. But these gold medals aren't just for us. They're for all hockey fans — yours, too.”

— Jack Hughes (Saturday Night Live)

What’s next

Knight and the Hughes brothers are scheduled to appear on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' on Monday, March 3, 2026 at 11:35 p.m. ET.

The takeaway

The appearance of these Olympic hockey stars on 'Saturday Night Live' showcases the growing mainstream popularity and recognition of both the U.S. women's and men's national hockey teams, especially after their recent gold medal victories. It highlights how these athletes have become household names and cultural icons beyond just the sports world.