Members of the Los Angeles Fire Department defended their title as the undefeated broomball champions during the fifth annual benefit game Thursday morning at Downtown on Ice at Pershing Square.

This time around, the LAFD took on the tattooed, trash-talking L.A. Derby Dolls, a local female roller derby league.

Similar to hockey -- although, with fewer body checks -- broomball is played on ice but instead of skates, the players wear tennis shoes as they use brooms to move a rubber ball into the opponent's net. 

The annual charity event raises donations for the LAFD Widows, Orphan and Disabled Fireman's Fund.