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Justin Bieber and Jeremy Roenick surprised the crowd with an impromptu scuffle during Sunday's Skate For LA Strong charity event at Crypto.com Arena, bringing unexpected excitement to the already star-studded event.
The 30-year-old music sensation and the 55-year-old former NHL All-Star found themselves dropping the gloves in a playful altercation that left both smiling, jokingly pretending to exchange punches in the friendly hockey game.
Roenick's jersey even ended up over his head as they committed to the bit and only added to the light-hearted nature of the moment before the altercation was quickly broken up by ex-NHL players Derek Armstrong and Nate Thompson, with Bieber skating away grinning ear to ear.
"That's Justin Bieber, somebody go help Justin," Snoop Dogg, honorary coach for Team Black, said as the two tussled on the ice.
The sight of Bieber in the middle of the action only added to the fun of the event, which featured other celebrities such as Steve Carell, Danny DeVito, Vince Vaughn, Al Michaels and even Will Ferrell as honorary coaches.
LA Strong event full of action
Though the altercation between Bieber and Roenick stood out, it was just one of many exciting moments during the event. Another highlight came when former NHL player P.K Subban and actor Ben Hollingsworth found themselves in their own on-ice skirmish.
Despite the brief physical moments, the overall vibe of the event was focused on fun and charity as the Los Angeles Kings and NHL's selfless endeavor pays off. The night was meant to raise funds for the first responders who battled the Southern California wildfires in January.
"We're looking to have a good time and show when we come together, good things happen," Bieber said of a the game. Roenick echoed this sentiment, noting the special atmosphere created by the presence of both celebrities and local firefighters.
Roenick, a nine-time NHL All-Star with a long career of over 1,200 points, reflected on the event fondly, calling it "an amazing celebration of hockey and first responders."