During the final hockey game, the commentator mentions players named Raymondjack, Franco, Rogers, and Downey. Ben Raymondjack is a producer for the show, Chris Downey is a producer and creator, John Rogers is a writer and creator, and Mark Mason Franco is a production assistant.
Nate goes by the name Jeff Hanson. Jeff Hanson was one of the three Hanson Brothers that were characters in the hockey movie Slap Shot.
Concussion syndrome is at the heart of this episode. Treat Williams, who plays Pete Rising, previously appeared on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (season 13, episode 10) as a former pro football player committing crimes while suffering the effects of concussion syndrome.