The Inferno came into this semi-final game looking to make their third consecutive appearance in the Clarkson Cup final. Kunlun wanted to impress the league as much in the postseason as they had in the regular season. One team made a good start on their goal.
As most people had predicted, the goalie battle was Delayne Brian vs Noora Räty. Brian may not have national team credentials backing her up, but she more than earned her MVP trophy in the 2016 Clarkson Cup.
Silver medalists Blayre Turnbull and Brianne Jenner accompanied Rhianna Kurio on the starting forward line for Calgary, with Taryn Baumgardt and Jacqui Pierri on defense.