| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| San Diego Mariners 2 at Houston Aeros 5 |
| The Summit |
| April 4, 1976 |
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| First Period - 1. Houston, F. Hughes (Marty Howe, A. Hinse) 2:50. 2. Houston, R. Preston (Marty Howe, B. Butters) 7:04. 3. San Diego, N. Ferguson (J. French, R. Adduono) 14:05. |
| Penalties: M. McMahon, SD 2:02. |
| Second Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: B. Wall, SD 6:21; L. Hale, Hou 9:28; G. Labossiere, Hou 15:30. |
| Third Period - 4. Houston, J. Tonelli (D. Larway, T. Ruskowski) 8:40. 5. Houston, G. Labossiere (G. Howe, P. Popiel) 11:11. 6. San Diego, B. Dobek (A. Tidey, K. Devine) 11:37. 7. Houston, D. Larway 13:27. |
| Penalties: B. Falkenberg, SD 9:29. |
| Shots: |
| San Diego | 12 | 3 | 9 | - | 24 | | Houston | 11 | 14 | 9 | - | 34 |
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| Goaltending: R. Gillow, SD (60:00 34 shots, 29 saves L). R. Grahame, Hou (60:00 24 shots, 22 saves W). |
| Attendance: 12,002. |
| San Diego Coach: Ron Ingram. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
