Lada is coached by Latvian hockey expert Artis Abols, who was the head coach of Dinamo the past three seasons.
Savukārt Ābolam šī bija pirmā uzvara pret "Dinamo", kurā viņš savulaik nepilnas trīs sezonas bija galvenais treneris, bet vēl pirms tam vairākus gadus bija galvenā trenera asistents.