| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| San Diego Mariners 3 at Houston Aeros 2 |
| The Summit |
| April 28, 1976 |
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| First Period - 1. San Diego, R. Adduono (D. Burgess, K. Morrison) 4:24. |
| Penalties: J. Schella, Hou 0:57; B. Butters, Hou (major) 7:15; K. Devine, SD (major) 7:15; F. Hughes, Hou 13:44. |
| Second Period - 2. San Diego, G. Peacosh (R. Adduono, M. McMahon) 2:11. 3. Houston, J. Tonelli 15:53. 4. San Diego, K. Devine (J. Noris) 17:26. |
| Penalties: J. Schella, Hou 5:03; M. McMahon, SD 9:17; L. Lund, Hou 11:59. |
| Third Period - 5. Houston, G. Howe (Mark Howe) 10:20. |
| Penalties: D. Burgess, SD 11:08; J. Tonelli, Hou 11:08. |
| Shots: |
| San Diego | 7 | 8 | 12 | - | 27 | | Houston | 14 | 7 | 7 | - | 28 |
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| Goaltending: E. Wakely, SD (60:00 28 shots, 26 saves W). R. Grahame, Hou (60:00 27 shots, 24 saves L). |
| Attendance: 7,622. |
| San Diego Coach: Ron Ingram. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
