Star Justin Bieber and Hollywood Celebrities Join Hockey Legends to Support Los Angeles Fire Relief Fund at “Skate for LA Strong” Event

LOS ANGELES, CA – Crypto.com Arena witnessed a special event on Sunday afternoon, February 23, 2025, when pop star Justin Bieber, comedian Steve Carell, along with a host of Hollywood celebrities and hockey legends, laced up their skates for the “Skate for LA Strong” charity fundraiser. The noble purpose of this event was to raise funds to aid victims of the devastating wildfires that ravaged Southern California, including the Palisades Fire, the most destructive in Los Angeles history.

This meaningful event was the brainchild of Luc Robitaille, President of the Los Angeles Kings and a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. The four-team exhibition tournament attracted over 12,000 spectators to Crypto.com Arena to cheer on the teams and contribute to the charitable cause. Instead of selling tickets, the Los Angeles Kings organization and the National Hockey League (NHL) decided to distribute free tickets to frontline firefighters and residents displaced by the wildfires.

Speaking before the event, Justin Bieber shared, “We’re looking to have a good time and show that when we come together, good things happen.” This short but meaningful statement expressed the spirit of unity and sharing that the “Skate for LA Strong” event aimed to convey.

The exhibition tournament brought together many famous names in entertainment and sports. In addition to Justin Bieber and Steve Carell, the event also featured hockey legends such as Rob Blake, Mark Messier, Cammi Granato, and Jeremy Roenick. The coaching lineups for the teams were also A-list Hollywood stars, including Vince Vaughn and Cobie Smulders, Will Ferrell and Snoop Dogg, Danny DeVito and Al Michaels, and Hannah Stocking and Andrew Whitworth. Actor Skylar Astin, a Malibu resident, shared his emotion: “When the Kings asked me to do this, I said ‘Absolutely.’ I don’t care if I’ve never thrown on a pair of skates before, this is where I want to be. I’m a resident of Malibu, so I actually have firefighters to thank for accommodating it as much as they could. But LA is a resilient community, and I think we’re going to get it done.”

On the ice, the stars delivered passionate and humorous performances. Jeremy Roenick, one of the hockey legends, scored two beautiful goals and had a playful “face-off” with Justin Bieber, bringing laughter and excitement to the audience. The team coached by actors Vince Vaughn and Cobie Smulders excellently won the overall championship after winning both of their matches.

The “Skate for LA Strong” event was not just an entertaining hockey game but also a practical action, demonstrating the care and sharing of the community of artists, athletes, and fans for the difficulties facing the people of Los Angeles. The event was broadcast live on ESPN2 and local television channels in Los Angeles, spreading the spirit of solidarity and compassion to a wide audience nationwide.

With the enthusiastic participation of the stars and the support of over 12,000 spectators, the “Skate for LA Strong” event is expected to raise a significant amount of money, contributing to supporting relief and reconstruction efforts after the serious wildfires in Los Angeles. This event once again affirmed the power of solidarity and compassion in the community, especially in difficult times.