| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 4 at San Diego Mariners 3 |
| San Diego Sports Arena |
| March 2, 1976 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, G. Swain 9:59. |
| Penalties: E. Wakely, SD 11:37; A. Lacroix, SD 15:49; G. Roberts, NE 16:56. |
| Second Period - 2. New England, R. Ley (D. Arndt, R. Climie) 1:36. 3. San Diego, J. French (K. Morrison, R. Adduono) 2:22. 4. San Diego, J. French (N. Ferguson) 2:47. 5. New England, D. Arndt (R. Climie, M. Rogers) 5:10. |
| Penalties: L. Pleau, NE 2:08; R. Ley, NE 6:04; T. Abrahamsson, NE 9:13; W. Rivers, SD 10:37. |
| Third Period - 6. San Diego, W. Rivers (G. Peacosh, A. Lacroix) 8:45. 7. New England, M. Rogers (T. Webster, G. Roberts) 19:57. |
| Penalties: R. Adduono, SD 1:25; R. Climie, NE 8:12. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 4 | 10 | 9 | - | 23 | | San Diego | 5 | 11 | 8 | - | 24 |
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| Goaltending: B. Landon, NE (60:00 24 shots, 21 saves W). E. Wakely, SD (60:00 23 shots, 19 saves L). |
| Attendance: 6,056. |
| New England Coach: Don Blackburn. |
| San Diego Coach: Ron Ingram. |
