| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 3 at San Diego Mariners 2 |
| San Diego Sports Arena |
| April 30, 1976 |
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| First Period - 1. Houston, F. Hughes (J. Schella) 4:57. |
| Penalties: L. Lund, Hou 11:08; J. Schella, Hou 14:38; G. Labossiere, Hou 19:00. |
| Second Period - 2. Houston, R. Preston (M. Hall, G. Labossiere) 13:29. |
| Penalties: P. McNamee, SD 10:23. |
| Third Period - 3. Houston, M. Hall (T. Ruskowski) 11:34. 4. San Diego, D. Burgess (J. French, B. Wall) 12:20. 5. San Diego, W. Rivers (R. Adduono) 19:29. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 7 | 10 | 6 | - | 23 | | San Diego | 12 | 17 | 14 | - | 43 |
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| Goaltending: W. Rutledge, Hou (60:00 43 shots, 41 saves W). E. Wakely, SD (60:00 23 shots, 20 saves L). |
| Attendance: 11,161. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| San Diego Coach: Ron Ingram. |
