| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Cleveland Crusaders 2 at New England Whalers 3 |
| Hartford Civic Center |
| January 3, 1976 |
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| First Period - 1. Cleveland, G. Jarrett 15:03. 2. New England, R. Climie (T. Webster, W. Carleton) 18:35. |
| Penalties: R. Walker, Cle 6:55; G. Roberts, NE 9:10; P. Hurley, NE 11:49; C. Abrahamsson, NE (served by D. Arndt) 15:17; J. Harrison, Cle 15:17; J. Harrison, Cle 15:17; B. Maxwell, Cle 15:48. |
| Second Period - 3. Cleveland, R. Ward (R. McKay) 4:24. 4. New England, T. Abrahamsson 17:56. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Third Period - 5. New England, G. Howe (T. Webster) 19:26. |
| Penalties: N. Fotiu, NE 6:11; R. Legge, Cle 12:17. |
| Shots: |
| Cleveland | 3 | 7 | 6 | - | 16 | | New England | 14 | 7 | 10 | - | 31 |
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| Goaltending: G. Cheevers, Cle (60:00 31 shots, 28 saves L). C. Abrahamsson, NE (60:00 16 shots, 14 saves W). |
| Attendance: 10,507. |
| Cleveland Coach: John Wilson. |
| New England Coach: Don Blackburn. |
