The stars of The Heated Rivalry portrayed two carefree friends who give Tommy Brennan (and truly all of us) a sense of FOMO.
February 28 marked an incredible evening for ice skating enthusiasts and their devoted fans. Initially, actor Connor Storrie introduced Team USA hockey stars Hilary Knight, Megan Keller, Jack Hughes, and Quinn Hughes during his monologue on Saturday Night Live. Later in the show, Storrie’s Heated Rivalry co-star Hudson Williams made a delightful appearance in the amusing and heartwarming “Ice Skating” sketch.
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Casper (Tommy Brennan) had a strong desire to join Storrie and Williams’ charming characters on the ice, and we felt the same way.
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Connor Storrie, Hudson Williams, along with cast members Ben Marshall and Mikey Day, portrayed the most adorable group of friends.
Connor Storrie during promotional events for Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 13. Image: Rosalind O’Connor/NBC
In the opening of "Ice Skating," it initially appeared to resemble the format of the "Waffle House" sketch, where a serious scene is set against chaotic activity in the background. However, the focus shifts to a couple, Brennan and Veronika Slowikowska, who are navigating their relationship issues while being sidetracked by three carefree ice skating friends, causing Brennan’s character to become increasingly captivated.
"I'm having a blast, Danny," one guy (Mikey Day) says to his buddy Bryce (Storrie) as they gleefully zoom by, while their other friend (Ben Marshall) playfully teases them. And look: Danny is flapping his arms like an airplane.
"Those three guys are really enjoying themselves," Casper exclaims, as his girlfriend urges him to speak up. "I've never witnessed adult men having such genuinely joyful fun. Seriously, how old could they be?"
"Oh, I feel incredibly liberated! Right now, I feel just like Alysa Liu," Bryce proclaims to the melancholy couple (Marshall soon manages to elicit a chuckle from Brennan as he glides past and gives him a playful tickle, inquiring, "Is that your girlfriend?").
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At last, their fourth companion “finally” arrives: Hudson Williams glides in, while the Studio 8H crowd erupts into cheers.
"Apologies for my tardiness, everyone, but I have an important question: Who’s pumped to shred some pavement?" he inquires (everyone, without exception, is eager). "I’ve never felt this awesome," Williams exclaims as he glides past.
"How is that even feasible?" Casper ponders. "I mean, how can skating in a four-person train be the most exhilarating experience that guy has ever had?"
In the end, the endless humor and infectious happiness of the bachelor party crew is far more appealing than Casper’s romantic troubles. With friends like these, who could possibly disagree?
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In the “Ice Skating” sketch on SNL, Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie were actually rollerblading.
Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams were present at the debut of "Heated Rivalry" held at TIFF Lightbox on November 24, 2025, in Toronto, Ontario. Image credit: Harold Feng/Getty Images
You may have assumed that SNL filmed the “Ice Skating” sketch on the rink at 30 Rock, considering how authentic it appeared (and because they shot in front of the building during the “Weekend Update” on January 31). However, when the camera angle expanded just before the commercial break, it unveiled the illusion behind the scenes.
A video display showcased a remarkably realistic rink, featuring the golden Prometheus statue in the backdrop. Instead of traditional ice skates, Hudson, Storrie, and the Season 51 cast members were smoothly maneuvering on roller blades, limited to a compact area of flooring.
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