Before the game the CWHL announced the league had been awarded an Ontario Trillium Grant which would allow the league to set up skills clinics with various local girls leagues. Representatives from six partner leagues came together for the ceremonial puck drop, and players from those leagues were given free admission if they wore their jersey to the game.
Danielle Gagné made her CWHL debut due to the absences of Erin Zach, who was injured last weekend in Calgary, and Jenna Dingeldein.