| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 4 at Cleveland Crusaders 1 |
| Richfield Coliseum |
| December 22, 1975 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, T. Webster (R. Paiement) 8:42. |
| Penalties: D. Blackburn, NE 4:44; D. Gruen, Cle 8:37; R. Paiement, NE 13:16. |
| Second Period - 2. New England, T. Webster (L. Pleau, R. Paiement) 0:24. 3. New England, D. Blackburn 10:05. 4. Cleveland, R. Ward (G. Jarrett) 13:03. |
| Penalties: G. Roberts, NE 12:15; J. Stewart, Cle 14:39. |
| Third Period - 5. New England, T. Webster (L. Pleau, R. Paiement) 4:55. |
| Penalties: L. Moffat, Cle 2:01; F. O'Donnell, NE 2:01; D. Blackburn, NE 12:21. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 5 | 13 | 7 | - | 25 | | Cleveland | 6 | 9 | 10 | - | 25 |
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| Goaltending: B. Landon, NE (60:00 25 shots, 24 saves W). B. Whidden, Cle (60:00 25 shots, 21 saves L). |
| Attendance: 3,243. |
| New England Coach: Don Blackburn. |
| Cleveland Coach: John Wilson. |
