| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 3 at Houston Aeros 4 |
| The Summit |
| February 17, 1976 |
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| First Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: T. Taylor, Hou 18:13. |
| Second Period - 1. Houston, G. Howe (T. Taylor, J. Schella) 0:28. |
| Penalties: A. Hinse, Hou 1:30; F. O'Donnell, NE 4:28. |
| Third Period - 2. Houston, L. Lund (F. Hughes) 1:38. 3. New England, D. Borgeson (M. Rogers, R. Backstrom) 2:29. 4. Houston, T. Taylor (J. Schella) 3:21. 5. New England, B. Charlebois (R. Ley, D. Arndt) 3:57. 6. New England, R. Paiement (L. Pleau) 4:13. 7. Houston, A. Hinse (L. Lund, L. Hale) 19:49. |
| Penalties: A. Hangsleben, NE 10:34. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 9 | 5 | 12 | - | 26 | | Houston | 10 | 12 | 11 | - | 33 |
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| Goaltending: B. Landon, NE (60:00 33 shots, 29 saves L). R. Grahame, Hou (60:00 26 shots, 23 saves W). |
| Attendance: 8,493. |
| New England Coach: Don Blackburn. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
