Team USA hockey stars set for ‘SNL’ cameo after Winter Olympics

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27 February 2026 at 23:51

Americans are still celebrating the wave of success from the 2026 Winter Olympics and one Team USA hockey star is continuing that party with several late-night show appearances.

Both the men’s and women’s hockey teams celebrated their gold medals thoroughly recently in Milan Cortina. However, Team USA hockey is still garnering immense recognition with trips to the White House and regular television appearances.

Meanwhile, a New York Times report also suggests that NHL star Quinn Hughes is set to appear on several NBC late-night shows soon. Hughes will be on ‘SNL’ Feb. 28 and ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’ to follow, while his brother Jack Hughes may also be present.

Women’s hockey star Hillary Knight reportedly will also be present for the show after helping guide America to their own glory over Canada in the women’s hockey gold medal game.

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Quinn Hughes to appear on ‘SNL’ and ‘The Tonight Show,’ brother Jack may join him on both

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— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) February 27, 2026

The Hughes brothers have become instant stars after guiding America to their first gold medal in 46 years. The last Olympic men’s gold medal came back at the 1980 Lake Placid Games.

Jack Hughes scored the game-winning goal to seal the overtime gold medal win over Canada. His recent stardom has shot up since returning to NHL play with the New Jersey Devils.

Meanwhile, Team USA hockey has been on a wave of public showings after their Italian glory. U.S. president Donald Trump sent Air Force One to Miami to pick up the men’s hockey team after their legendary party at nightclub E11even.

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Quinn Hughes, Jack Hughes after defeating Canada in the men’s hockey final at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

The American team was present for the State of the Union address, where Trump welcomed the men’s squad back from their Olympic triumph. Trump even announced Connor Hellebuyck will be receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Hellebuyck joins an exclusive list of American athletes that have earned the prestigious honor. That includes Tiger Woods, Muhammed Ali and Jackie Robinson.

Trump has named several quality athletes to the list over the years like Babe Ruth, Mariano Rivera and Annika Sorenstam.