| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| San Diego Mariners 7 at Minnesota Fighting Saints 1 |
| Saint Paul Civic Center |
| January 23, 1976 |
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| First Period - 1. San Diego, K. Devine (J. Noris) 5:37. 2. San Diego, B. Morenz (J. French, A. Lacroix) 9:55. |
| Penalties: P. Holmgren, Min 6:52; R. Adduono, SD 10:50. |
| Second Period - 3. San Diego, J. French (A. Lacroix, K. Morrison) 1:01. 4. Minnesota, C. Brackenbury (H. Boucha, F. Huck) 4:50. 5. San Diego, J. French (K. Morrison, A. Lacroix) 8:28. |
| Penalties: B. Butters, Min 6:50; A. Lacroix, SD 12:33. |
| Third Period - 6. San Diego, K. Devine (B. Hughes, J. Noris) 5:40. 7. San Diego, A. Lacroix (J. Noris) 8:38. 8. San Diego, K. Devine (A. Tidey) 18:10. |
| Penalties: P. Holmgren, Min 7:02; B. Wall, SD 8:58; P. Holmgren, Min 8:58; G. Bredin, SD 11:24; P. Westrum, Min 14:00. |
| Shots: |
| San Diego | 10 | 16 | 12 | - | 38 | | Minnesota | 10 | 16 | 10 | - | 36 |
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| Goaltending: E. Wakely, SD (60:00 36 shots, 35 saves W). J. Garrett, Min (60:00 38 shots, 31 saves L). |
| Attendance: 9,056. |
| San Diego Coach: Ron Ingram. |
| Minnesota Coach: Harry Neale. |
