| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 2 at Houston Aeros 4 |
| The Summit |
| May 13, 1976 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, T. Webster (R. Backstrom) 19:32. |
| Penalties: R. Ley, NE 4:30; J. Popiel, Hou 4:30; R. Paiement, NE (fighting major) 10:50; T. Ruskowski, Hou (fighting major) 10:50; T. Abrahamsson, NE 16:04; T. Taylor, Hou 16:58. |
| Second Period - 2. Houston, J. Tonelli (D. Larway) 7:08. 3. Houston, F. Hughes (P. Popiel) 17:01. |
| Penalties: T. Ruskowski, Hou 0:35; B. Selwood, NE 0:35; R. Ley, NE 1:08; G. Howe, Hou 1:47; R. Paiement, NE 3:02; B. Selwood, NE 15:05. |
| Third Period - 4. Houston, T. Ruskowski (J. Tonelli, D. Larway) 0:53. 5. Houston, A. Hinse (R. Preston, G. Labossiere) 13:39. 6. New England, R. Ley (R. Paiement, M. Rogers) 16:08. |
| Penalties: G. Roberts, NE (misconduct) 12:28; R. Backstrom, NE 12:28; G. Irwin, Hou 15:07. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 10 | 7 | 10 | - | 27 | | Houston | 15 | 16 | 14 | - | 45 |
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| Goaltending: C. Raeder, NE (60:00 45 shots, 41 saves L). R. Grahame, Hou (60:00 27 shots, 25 saves W). |
| Attendance: 14,975. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
