Connor Storrie Highlights Women’s U.S. Hockey Team in SNL Monologue
Connor Storrie, the rising star of the Canadian drama “Heated Rivalry,” made his debut on “Saturday Night Live” on February 28. During his monologue, he shared the stage with several members of the U.S. Olympic hockey teams.
Highlights from Connor Storrie’s SNL Monologue
Storrie, who portrays a professional hockey player in his show, humorously expressed doubts about his performance as a believable hockey player. In response, Quinn and Jack Hughes from the men’s hockey team joined him on stage. Quinn Hughes quipped that they had been too busy playing to watch “Heated Rivalry.”
- Storrie responded, “Kind of,” when asked if the show was about hockey.
- Jack Hughes mentioned losing his teeth during finals, asking if that occurred in the show.
- Storrie cleverly replied, “Metaphorically.”
The atmosphere became even more lively when two members of the U.S. women’s hockey team, Hilary Knight and Megan Keller, joined the scene. Knight assured Storrie, “Don’t worry, we saw your show.”
- Keller joked about their initial plan to visit SNL alone and decided to invite the men.
- Knight humorously stated they wanted to give the guys a chance to shine.
President Trump’s Comments
This appearance followed President Donald Trump’s light-hearted comment during a State of the Union address. He reportedly joked about being impeached if the U.S. women’s hockey team was not invited to the event alongside the men’s team.
What’s Next for “Heated Rivalry”?
Fans of “Heated Rivalry” eagerly await the show’s second season. Series creator Jacob Tierney and executive producer Brendan Brady discussed the next steps on “CBS Mornings” on February 26. They confirmed that filming for Season 2 will begin in August 2026.
- The targeted premiere is aimed for Spring 2027.
- This follows a lengthy wait due to previous uncertainties regarding the show’s future.
Tierney acknowledged the initial uncertainty about the show’s success, revealing, “I had not written a second season. I didn’t know I was going to get a second season.”
As the team prepares for production, viewers can expect more updates on the highly anticipated new episodes soon.
