| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| San Diego Mariners 5 at New England Whalers 3 |
| Hartford Civic Center |
| January 9, 1976 |
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| First Period - 1. San Diego, D. Burgess (G. Bredin, P. McNamee) 7:18. 2. New England, T. Abrahamsson (T. Webster, L. Pleau) 8:20. |
| Penalties: A. Hangsleben, NE 8:34; G. Roberts, NE 11:18; J. Noris, SD 19:24. |
| Second Period - 3. New England, R. Paiement (W. Carleton, T. Abrahamsson) 1:06. 4. San Diego, K. Morrison (J. French, A. Lacroix) 7:05. |
| Penalties: M. McMahon, SD 3:50; T. Abrahamsson, NE 5:05; P. Hurley, NE 15:15. |
| Third Period - 5. San Diego, J. Noris (K. Devine, M. McMahon) 5:36. 6. New England, G. Roberts (B. McManama) 14:15. 7. San Diego, W. Rivers (K. Morrison, J. French) 16:56. 8. San Diego, K. Morrison (A. Lacroix, J. French) 19:39. |
| Penalties: J. Noris, SD 11:32; K. Devine, SD (misconduct) 11:50; K. Devine, SD (game misconduct) 11:50. |
| Shots: |
| San Diego | 10 | 10 | 16 | - | 36 | | New England | 10 | 8 | 7 | - | 25 |
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| Goaltending: E. Wakely, SD (60:00 25 shots, 22 saves W). B. Landon, NE (60:00 L). |
| Attendance: 9,403. |
| San Diego Coach: Ron Ingram. |
| New England Coach: Don Blackburn. |
