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US Women's Hockey Star Hilary Knight Delivers Joke on 'SNL' Over Trump's White House Visit Quip
Knight, Keller, and the Hughes brothers made a surprise appearance on 'Saturday Night Live' to poke fun at the controversy over the men's team's visit to the White House.
Mar. 3, 2026 at 1:47am
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US women's hockey captain Hilary Knight, teammate Megan Keller, and men's team brothers Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance on 'Saturday Night Live' to poke fun at the recent controversy over the men's team's visit to the White House after winning Olympic gold. Knight opened by referencing President Trump's invitation to the men's team, which he said he'd have to extend to the women's team as well, a comment many saw as sexist. The players wore their gold medals and joked about the differences between the men's and women's teams' experiences.
Why it matters
The appearance on 'SNL' allowed the US hockey stars to have the last laugh over the controversy, which highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by women's sports teams in gaining the same level of recognition and support as their male counterparts. The players' lighthearted jabs at the situation underscored the need for greater gender equity in sports.
The details
Knight and Keller joined the Hughes brothers on stage during 'SNL' cast member Connor Storrie's opening monologue. The four players wore their USA jerseys and gold medals, with Knight opening by saying they had originally planned to just have the men on stage but decided to invite the women too - a clear reference to Trump's controversial comments. The players joked about the differences between the men's and women's teams' experiences, with Knight noting the women last won gold in 2018 while the men's last victory was 46 years ago. When Storrie asked if he could try on one of the medals, all four players turned and said 'No'.
- The players' appearance on 'SNL' was on February 28, 2026.
- The US men's hockey team won Olympic gold on February 22, 2026.
- The US women's hockey team won Olympic gold on February 19, 2026.
The players
Hilary Knight
The captain of the US women's hockey team, who has won multiple Olympic gold medals.
Megan Keller
A member of the US women's hockey team who scored the overtime goal in the gold medal game against Canada.
Jack Hughes
A member of the US men's hockey team who scored the overtime goal in the gold medal game against Canada.
Quinn Hughes
A member of the US men's hockey team and brother of Jack Hughes.
Connor Storrie
A cast member of 'Saturday Night Live'.
What they’re saying
“It was going to be just us, but we thought we'd invite the guys, too.”
— Hilary Knight, US Women's Hockey Captain
“These gold medals aren't just for us, they're for all hockey fans, yours' too.”
— Jack Hughes
What’s next
The players' appearance on 'SNL' was a one-time event to poke fun at the recent controversy over the men's team's White House visit. There are no clear next steps related to this story.
The takeaway
The players' lighthearted jabs at the situation on 'SNL' underscored the ongoing need for greater gender equity in sports, as the women's team faced different challenges and recognition compared to the men's team despite both winning Olympic gold.
