| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 2 at Houston Aeros 5 |
| The Summit |
| May 7, 1976 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, T. Abrahamsson (M. Rogers, G. Roberts) 8:41. |
| Penalties: D. Roberts, NE 1:18; F. O'Donnell, NE 6:01; T. Taylor, Hou 6:01; P. Popiel, Hou 7:47; T. Webster, NE 12:44. |
| Second Period - 2. Houston, T. Ruskowski (J. Tonelli, L. Hale) 5:29. 3. Houston, J. Tonelli (T. Ruskowski, B. Butters) 6:04. 4. Houston, T. Taylor (P. Popiel, M. Hall) 6:39. 5. Houston, Mark Howe (G. Howe, L. Hale) 19:49. |
| Penalties: L. Hale, Hou 0:12; G. Howe, Hou (major) 7:04; B. Butters, Hou 17:03; J. Tonelli, Hou 19:29. |
| Third Period - 6. New England, B. McManama (T. Webster) 5:11. 7. Houston, A. Hinse (L. Lund, G. Howe) 7:32. |
| Penalties: D. Roberts, NE 6:18; T. Webster, NE 11:11; T. Earl, NE 16:01; B. Butters, Hou 16:01. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 6 | 6 | 9 | - | 21 | | Houston | 10 | 12 | 12 | - | 34 |
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| Goaltending: G. Cooley, NE, C. Raeder, NE. W. Rutledge, Hou (60:00 21 shots, 19 saves W). |
| Attendance: 9,739. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
