SNL Monologue Sees Connor Storrie Joined by Hughes, Keller, Knight
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SNL Monologue Sees Connor Storrie Joined by Hughes, Keller, Knight
SNL host Connor Storrie was joined by U.S. Olympic Hockey Gold Medalists Jack Hughes, Quinn Hughes, Megan Keller, and Hilary Knight.
Published Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:05:08 -0600
by Ray Flook
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Last updated Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:44:41 -0600
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Article Summary
- Connor Storrie hosts SNL, joined by U.S. Olympic Gold Medalists Jack & Quinn Hughes, Keller, and Knight
- The monologue blends hockey jokes, personal backstory, and live Olympic athlete banter for big laughs
- Hockey stars rib Donald Trump's prior comments and share fun on stage, but Storrie still doesn't get to wear a gold medal
- SNL continues its tradition of mixing sports legends, comedy, and cultural moments for must-see TV
NBC's Saturday Night Live returned tonight with host Connor Storrie (Heated Rivalry) and musical guest Mumford & Sons, and to say that there was a ton of excitement leading up to tonight would be an understatement. During his opening monologue, Storrie joked that a lot of folks in the audience had seen a lot of him, and that the show taught a lot of viewers about hockey (and a lot of women that their sexuality was "gay guy"). "I am so excited to be here. Now, some of you may have seen literally all of me on my show. It's a show that has taught a lot of people about hockey, and it's taught a lot of straight women that their sexuality is actually gay guy," Storrie cracked. From there, Storrie would slip into "serious actor mode" when offering his backstory ("Mother, I'm not a story. I'm a whole damn book") about how he got into acting and how he traveled the road to his current success. But he made it clear that, as much as he learned about hockey, seeing professional players playing in the NHL and the Olympics gave him a whole new perspective.
That's when Storrie was joined by U.S. Men's Hockey gold medalists Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes, who had a fun exchange with Storrie about not having seen the series yet – only for U.S. Women's Hockey gold medalists Megan Keller and Hilary Knight to take the stage to let them know they have. The best part was seeing the players twist the knife on Donald Trump, who joked about having to invite the U.S. Women's Hockey Team to the White House, or he would get impeached. But even with all of that love and unity, it still wasn't enough for Storrie to get a chance to try on one of their medals.
NBC's Saturday Night Live is the most Emmy-winning show in history and holds 113 Emmy wins (including awards for its specials and short-form series). SNL has been honored four times with the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award and was inducted into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame. The show continues to garner the highest ratings and largest audience of any late-night television program, entertaining millions each week on linear and digital platforms.
Since its inception in 1975, SNL has launched the careers of many of the brightest comedy performers of their generation. SNL makes headlines with topical humor reflecting politics and current events, features an array of characters with a perspective on pop culture that remains unparalleled, and offers sharp political commentary through its signature "Weekend Update" segment. A variety show that is truly one of a kind, SNL also attracts the biggest stars of music to its stage for innovative viral performances.
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New writers for this season include actor-writer Jack Bensinger (Rap World), stand-up comedian Jo Sunday (Just for Laughs), comic Maddie Wiener (The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon), actor and writer Rachel Pegram (Harley Quinn), writer-comedian Claire McFadden (Second City), Maxwell Gay (The Harvard Lampoon), and Tucker Flodman (The Harvard Lampoon). NBC's Saturday Night Live premiered on Oct. 11, 1975, and broadcasts live from NBC's famed Studio 8H in New York City's Rockefeller Center. The program is a production of Broadway Video in association with SNL Studios. Lorne Michaels is the executive producer.
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