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Gold medals on stage: USA hockey stars crash SNL, joke about Trump invite
sports15 hours ago

Gold medals on stage: USA hockey stars crash SNL, joke about Trump invite

Hilary Knight and Megan Keller joined Jack and Quinn Hughes on SNL during Connor Storrie’s monologue, wearing USA jerseys with gold medals as they played off the lingering Trump invitation controversy after the men’s Olympic win. Knight called the joke distasteful, while teammates and fans noted the moment highlighted camaraderie rather than rivalry. The women had declined the invitation, and a second season of the show 'Heated Rivalry' is already in development.

Olympic hockey gold lands on SNL as Connor Storrie hosts star-studded episode
entertainment1 day ago

Olympic hockey gold lands on SNL as Connor Storrie hosts star-studded episode

On Saturday Night Live, host Connor Storrie welcomed Olympic gold medalists from both the US men’s and women’s hockey teams—Jack and Quinn Hughes, Megan Keller, and Hilary Knight—who joined him on stage after the men’s Milan-Cortina gold. The night highlighted playful rivalries, featured a Rockefeller Center ice-skating sketch with a surprise Hudson Williams cameo, and included performances by Mumford & Sons with Hozier. The piece also notes Storrie’s rapid rise from waiter to actor and places the appearance in the broader context of the Olympic triumphs and related White House invitation drama surrounding the teams.

Hughes brothers chase two Olympic golds as women’s victory fuels USA semis
sports9 days ago

Hughes brothers chase two Olympic golds as women’s victory fuels USA semis

USA’s Jack and Quinn Hughes head into the men’s Olympic semifinal vs Slovakia buoyed by their sister Ellen Weinberg-Hughes’ role as a consultant on the gold‑medal winning women’s team (2‑1 in overtime over Canada). Quinn scored the OT winner against Sweden in the quarterfinals and leads the U.S. in points alongside Auston Matthews, while Jack has four points; coach Mike Sullivan says the women’s success should inspire the men as they chase a second gold in Milan–Cortina.

"Brotherly Showdown: Hughes Trio Set to Make History Against Canucks"
sports2 years ago

"Brotherly Showdown: Hughes Trio Set to Make History Against Canucks"

The Hughes brothers, Quinn, Jack, and Luke, will make history as they play in the same NHL game for the first time. Quinn and Jack have faced each other before, but the inclusion of Luke makes this matchup special. The brothers have been making waves in the league, with Quinn leading all defensemen in scoring and Jack being the NHL's first star for October. They have similarities in their playing styles, but each brings their own strengths to the game. The game is highly anticipated, and both teams are looking forward to the matchup.

Red Wings Seek 3rd Straight Win Against Sabres
sports2 years ago

Red Wings Seek 3rd Straight Win Against Sabres

The Detroit Red Wings aim for their third consecutive win as they face the Buffalo Sabres, potentially the last game before Patrick Kane's debut with Detroit. The Red Wings have won five of their past six games, while the Sabres have lost three in a row. In another game, the Hughes brothers will have a family reunion as Jack and Luke Hughes of the New Jersey Devils face Quinn Hughes and the Vancouver Canucks. The Kings go for their 10th straight road win, the Rangers seek their fourth consecutive win, and the Predators take on the Blackhawks in a Central Division matchup.