Connor Storrie Brings Out U.S. Women’s and Men’s Olympic Hockey Champions in ‘SNL’ Debut

Connor Storrie, the 26-year-old breakout star of hockey drama 'Heated Rivalry,' made his Saturday Night Live debut this past weekend, bringing out members of the U.S. men's and women's Olympic hockey teams during his opening monologue. The actor, who was noticeably absent from the Trump-themed cold open, took to the SNL stage to loud cheers and introduced the Olympic champions as part of his comedy routine, leveraging his newfound fame from the unexpected hit series that has brought mainstream attention to the sport of hockey. During his monologue, Storrie joked about his role in 'Heated Rivalry,' quipping that the show has 'taught a lot of people about hockey, and it's taught a lot of straight women that their sexuality is actually gay man.' The emotional actor admitted to crying when he booked the SNL hosting gig, before playfully questioning whether he had successfully portrayed the hockey aspects of his hit show. He then welcomed Quinn and Jack Hughes from the U.S. men's hockey team and Hilary Knight and Megan Keller from the U.S. women's team to the stage, creating a memorable moment that highlighted both teams' achievements. The monologue didn't shy away from addressing recent controversy, with the women's team members making pointed remarks about the men's team laughing alongside President Trump as he suggested the women would need to join the men for a White House visit. Knight and Keller humorously stated, 'It was going to be just us, but we thought we'd invite the guys too' and 'we thought we'd give them a little moment to shine,' while reminding viewers that the women's team had won gold two Olympics ago, compared to the men's team's last victory over 40 years ago. This segment underscored the ongoing conversation about gender equality in sports and the differing receptions the teams have received. Storrie's SNL appearance comes on the heels of his meteoric rise following 'Heated Rivalry,' the queer hockey drama that has become a certified hit for Canadian streamer Crave and HBO Max in the U.S. The show, created by Letterkenny alum Jacob Tierney and based on Rachel Reid's romance novels, has transformed both Storrie and co-star Hudson Williams into rising stars. The pair recently presented at the Golden Globes and served as torchbearers in the 2026 Olympic Torch Relay. Looking ahead, Storrie is in talks to join Molly Gordon and SNL writer Allie Levitan's A24 comedy 'Peaked,' while 'Heated Rivalry' has been renewed for a second season expected to shoot in summer 2027.