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WHO:

Hilary Knight: U.S. women's hockey captain

Megan Keller: U.S. women's hockey player

Jack Hughes: U.S. men's hockey player, New Jersey Devils

Quinn Hughes: U.S. men's hockey player, Minnesota Wild

President Donald Trump: U.S. President

Connor Storrie: Host of "Saturday Night Live" (SNL)

Jeremy Swayman: Boston Bruins goalie

Charlie McAvoy: Boston Bruins player

Ellen Hughes: Jack and Quinn Hughes' mother, former Team USA player

Jacob Tierney: Creator and director of "Heated Rivalry"

Tage Thompson: U.S. men's hockey player, Buffalo Sabres

Zach Werenski: U.S. men's hockey player

Matthew Tkachuk: U.S. men's hockey player

Kash Patel: FBI Director

Johnny Gaudreau: Late NHL player honored by the U.S. men's team

WHAT:

The U.S. women's hockey team won gold against Canada on February 19, 2026, with a score of 2-1 in overtime.

The U.S. men's hockey team won gold against Canada on February 22, 2026, with a score of 2-1 in overtime.

Jack Hughes scored the game-winning goal for the men's team.

The men's team received a congratulatory call from Trump, who joked about inviting the women's team to the White House or facing impeachment.

The U.S. women's team declined Trump's invitation to the State of the Union due to scheduling conflicts.

Knight referred to Trump's joke as "distasteful and unfortunate."

The men's team visited the White House on February 24, 2026.

Knight and Keller appeared on SNL on March 1, 2026, alongside the Hughes brothers.

"Heated Rivalry," a show featuring a gay hockey romance, is set to begin shooting its second season in August 2026.

WHERE:

Milan, Italy: Location of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

New York City: Location of the SNL appearance.

Washington, D.C.: Location of the White House visit.

St. Louis, Missouri: Location of the New Jersey Devils game before SNL.

WHEN:

February 19, 2026: U.S. women's hockey team wins gold.

February 22, 2026: U.S. men's hockey team wins gold.

February 24, 2026: Men's team visits the White House.

March 1, 2026: Knight and Keller appear on SNL.

March 2, 2026: Knight discusses support for the women's team on CBS Mornings.

WHY:

Trump's joke was perceived as dismissive towards the women's team's accomplishments.

The men's team expressed regret for their reaction to Trump's comments, acknowledging they "should have reacted differently."

HOW:

The men's team celebrated their gold medal win with a party that included a call from Trump.

The women's team traveled commercially back to North America after their win.

Jack Hughes traveled from St. Louis to New York for SNL via a private jet and helicopter.

The U.S. women's team and men's team supported each other throughout the Olympics, attending each other's games.

In a thrilling display of skill, the U.S. women's hockey team clinched gold against Canada in overtime last month, winning 2-1, while the men's team followed suit with a similar victory just days later. Jack Hughes scored the decisive goal for the men's team, which led to a congratulatory call from President Trump, who humorously suggested inviting the women's team to the White House or facing impeachment. However, the women's team declined Trump's invitation to the State of the Union due to scheduling conflicts, with captain Hilary Knight calling his joke "distasteful and unfortunate." The men's team celebrated their win with a visit to the White House on February 24, and just a few days ago, Knight and teammate Megan Keller made an appearance on "Saturday Night Live" alongside the Hughes brothers. As the excitement continues, the show "Heated Rivalry," featuring a gay hockey romance, is set to begin filming its second season in August.