Some of the biggest stars in Hollywood are teaming up with notable NHL alumni to raise money for those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires. Big names like Justin Bieber and Steve Carrell headline the “Skate for LA Strong” event, which is organized by the Los Angeles Kings and the NHL.
On Saturday, the Kings revealed four star-studded rosters that will play a single-elimination tournament at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday afternoon at 6 p.m. ET. Each team consists of a mix of celebrities, former NHL players, and first responders from LAFD, LAcoFD, and LAPD.
Bieber and Carrell are just a couple of the celebs who will be lacing them up for charity this weekend, with actor Taylor Kitsch, actor Ross Lynch, former USC quarterback Matt Leinart, and Baseball Hall of Famer Joe Mauer, among others, joining in on the fun.
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The NHL stars in the lineup include Mark Messier, a Hockey Hall of Fame member, and former defenseman P.K. Subban. Kings legends, such as Jeff Carter, Jarrett Stoll, and Rob Blake, also make an appearance.
The event doesn’t just bring star power on the ice. Each team will have two big names coaching
- Team Black: Snoop Dogg and Will Ferrell
- Team Red: Vince Vaughn and Cobie Smulders
- Team Blue: Danny DeVito and Al Michaels
- Team White: Hannah Stocking and Andrew Whitworth
Musical performances will occur during breaks featuring Kaskade, Jordan Davis, and Lauren Spencer-Smith.
The tournament will consist of two single-elimination games, with the winners advancing to play in the championship. Free tickets will be distributed to first responders, wildfire victims, community leaders, and Kings season ticket holders. Donations supporting LA Strong can be made through the Kings’ website.
Where to watch Skate for LA Strong
Date: Sunday, Feb. 23 | Time: 6 p.m. ET
Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
TV: ESPN2 | Stream: fubo (try for free)
