| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| San Diego Mariners 1 at Houston Aeros 3 |
| The Summit |
| April 23, 1976 |
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| First Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: K. Devine, SD 0:56; T. Ruskowski, Hou 10:29; K. Devine, SD 12:16; T. Ruskowski, Hou 16:52. |
| Second Period - 1. Houston, J. Tonelli (T. Ruskowski, J. Schella) 6:54. 2. Houston, F. Hughes (A. Hinse, G. Labossiere) 11:06. |
| Penalties: G. Labossiere, Hou 3:38; L. Hale, Hou 8:12; B. Hughes, SD 13:09; Mark Howe, Hou 18:05; R. Adduono, SD 19:37. |
| Third Period - 3. Houston, G. Howe (F. Hughes) 1:03. 4. San Diego, A. Lacroix (B. Hughes) 17:21. |
| Penalties: L. Hale, Hou 3:59; K. Devine, SD 5:02; G. Howe, Hou 9:36; T. Ruskowski, Hou 12:26; T. Ruskowski, Hou (major) 12:26; B. Morenz, SD 12:26; B. Morenz, SD (major) 12:26; K. Devine, SD 12:26. |
| Shots: |
| San Diego | 10 | 8 | 8 | - | 26 | | Houston | 8 | 8 | 11 | - | 27 |
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| Goaltending: E. Wakely, SD (60:00 27 shots, 24 saves L). R. Grahame, Hou (60:00 26 shots, 25 saves W). |
| Attendance: 10,151. |
| San Diego Coach: Ron Ingram. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
