This would be the first time the MISL finals would be a best-of-seven series, part of the league's expanded playoff format.
To replace the teams, the Tacoma Stars (actually the reactivated Denver Avalanche) began play this season.
Changing the name of the Phoenix franchise (GM Ted Podleski hated the Inferno name, and wanted a name more in tune with his Christian beliefs) would not bring about an improved record and new owner Bruce Merrill was ready to fold after losing $2 million in less than a year.
[1] The Stallions, in particular, would be caught trying to move out of their Buffalo Memorial Auditorium offices without paying back rent, similar to what had happened with the NFL's Baltimore Colts a few months earlier.
[6] GP = Games Played, G = Goals, A = Assists, Pts = Points Note: GP = Games played; Min = Minutes played; GA = Goals against; GAA = Goals against average; W = Wins; L = Losses [7] GP = Games Played, G = Goals, A = Assists, Pts = Points Note: GP = Games played; Min = Minutes played; GA = Goals against; GAA = Goals against average; W = Wins; L = Losses Most Valuable Player: Stan Stamenkovic, Baltimore Scoring Champion: Stan Stamenkovic, Baltimore Pass Master: Stan Stamenkovic, Baltimore Defender of the Year: Kim Roentved, Wichita Rookie of the Year: Kevin Maher, Pittsburgh Goalkeeper of the Year: Slobo Ilijevski, St. Louis Coach of the Year: Kenny Cooper, Baltimore Championship Series Most Valuable Player: Scott Manning, Baltimore 1983-84 MISL Media Guide.