| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| San Diego Mariners 3 at New England Whalers 5 |
| Hartford Civic Center |
| December 30, 1975 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, T. Abrahamsson 10:52. 2. San Diego, J. French (B. Falkenberg, A. Lacroix) 14:39. |
| Penalties: G. Roberts, NE 3:59; J. French, SD 4:47; B. Hughes, SD 10:17. |
| Second Period - 3. New England, L. Pleau 4:04. 4. New England, D. Roberts (D. Arndt, B. McManama) 9:50. 5. New England, L. Pleau (T. Webster, B. Selwood) 10:20. 6. San Diego, A. Tidey (M. McMahon, A. Lacroix) 19:30. |
| Penalties: G. Peacosh, SD 5:21; P. Hurley, NE 5:21; B. McManama, NE 17:34; B. McManama, NE (misconduct) 17:34. |
| Third Period - 7. San Diego, J. Hargreaves (K. Morrison) 2:17. 8. New England, L. Pleau (B. Selwood, R. Paiement) 9:00. |
| Penalties: B. Hughes, SD 8:16; B. Selwood, NE 17:17. |
| Shots: |
| San Diego | 13 | 10 | 8 | - | 31 | | New England | 10 | 8 | 14 | - | 32 |
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| Goaltending: E. Wakely, SD, R. Gillow, SD. C. Abrahamsson, NE (60:00 31 shots, 28 saves W). |
| Attendance: 10,136. |
| San Diego Coach: Ron Ingram. |
| New England Coach: Don Blackburn. |
