The game's most valuable player was Mario Lemieux, who became the first rookie to win All-Star MVP honours, a feat that would not be repeated until 33 years later by Vancouver Canuck Brock Boeser in 2018.

[1] The traditional black-tie nature of the banquet and gala were eschewed for this game as the hosts asked attendees to dress up in western wear.

[2] Campbell Conference and Edmonton Oilers head coach Glen Sather expressed displeasure that the fans in Calgary did not let go of the Battle of Alberta for the game.

The players, along with music producer David Foster, shot a video segment for the Northern Lights' song Tears Are Not Enough.

Lafleur returned to the game four years later, and thus became the only person to play in the NHL after serving as an honorary All-Star captain.

Swede Thomas Gradin, Czech Miroslav Frycer and Finn Jari Kurri represented the Campbell Conference.