| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| San Diego Mariners 2 at Cleveland Crusaders 4 |
| Richfield Coliseum |
| April 3, 1976 |
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| First Period - 1. Cleveland, D. Gruen (R. Ward, T. Edur) 16:16. |
| Penalties: A. McDonough, Cle 1:03. |
| Second Period - 2. San Diego, J. French (N. Ferguson, B. Wall) 2:50. 3. San Diego, A. Lacroix (K. Morrison, B. Morenz) 15:12. |
| Penalties: P. Baxter, Cle 9:01; B. Hughes, SD 18:55. |
| Third Period - 4. Cleveland, D. Gruen (R. Ward, P. Baxter) 8:45. 5. Cleveland, R. McKay (R. Ward, P. Baxter) 11:44. 6. Cleveland, J. Harrison 19:58. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| San Diego | 18 | 12 | 9 | - | 39 | | Cleveland | 9 | 11 | 16 | - | 36 |
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| Goaltending: R. Gillow, SD (60:00 L). C. Newton, Cle (60:00 39 shots, 37 saves W). |
| Attendance: 4,478. |
| San Diego Coach: Ron Ingram. |
| Cleveland Coach: John Wilson. |