[1] Though the Blizzard would still manage to secure a treble after finishing first in the standings to claim the regular-season title, and defeating London Marconi for the NSL Ontario Cup.
[5] The fourth piece of silverware was claimed by the Blizzard after defeating Luso Stars of the Quebec National Soccer League (LNSQ) for the NSL Canada Cup.
[7] The newly appointed NSL commissioner and Toronto Italia owner Rocco Lofranco began the process of formalizing affiliated agreements with professional leagues throughout the country to implement a national model with a regional format.
[8] The primary purpose of the regional format was to reduce the costly travel expenses associated with a national league employing an interlocking schedule.
[28][29] The original intention of the national tournament was to provide a potential Canadian representative for the CONCACAF Champions' Cup.