| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 1 at New England Whalers 6 |
| Hartford Civic Center |
| May 15, 1976 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, M. Rogers (L. Pleau, R. Busniuk) 18:52. |
| Penalties: J. Schella, Hou 3:47; R. Busniuk, NE 12:00; G. Roberts, NE 14:03; N. Fotiu, NE 17:45; T. Ruskowski, Hou 17:45. |
| Second Period - 2. New England, N. Fotiu (T. Webster, R. Paiement) 0:31. 3. New England, R. Backstrom (L. Pleau, D. Bolduc) 3:07. 4. New England, T. Webster (L. Pleau, N. Fotiu) 5:28. |
| Penalties: G. Howe, Hou 2:28; T. Abrahamsson, NE 5:59; D. Larway, Hou (major) 6:15; R. Ley, NE (major) 6:15; R. Paiement, NE 14:56; R. Ley, NE 16:46. |
| Third Period - 5. New England, T. Webster (G. Roberts, R. Paiement) 5:53. 6. Houston, D. Larway (J. Tonelli) 13:29. 7. New England, G. Swain (T. Earl) 19:11. |
| Penalties: J. Troy, NE (major) 5:02; T. Taylor, Hou 5:02; G. Irwin, Hou (major) 5:02; J. Troy, NE (misconduct) 5:02; R. Backstrom, NE 7:33; N. Fotiu, NE 11:12; B. Butters, Hou 11:12; T. Abrahamsson, NE 12:49; A. Hangsleben, NE 15:00; N. Fotiu, NE 18:19; T. Ruskowski, Hou (major) 19:39; G. Swain, NE (major) 19:39. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 9 | 13 | 18 | - | 40 | | New England | 11 | 10 | 7 | - | 28 |
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| Goaltending: J. Rutherford, Hou, R. Grahame, Hou. C. Raeder, NE (60:00 40 shots, 39 saves W). |
| Attendance: 10,507. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
