| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Birmingham Bulls 4 at New England Whalers 6 |
| Hartford Civic Center |
| November 17, 1976 |
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| First Period - 1. Birmingham, M. Napier (G. Kirk, P. Henderson) 2:34. 2. New England, T. Webster (M. Rogers, G. Lyle) 15:19. |
| Penalties: T. Ball, Bir 10:01. |
| Second Period - 3. Birmingham, M. Napier (P. Henderson, G. Kirk) 2:59. 4. Birmingham, J. Turkiewicz (P. Marrin, L. Nistico) 15:27. 5. New England, G. Lyle (M. Rogers) 17:22. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Third Period - 6. New England, G. MacGregor (D. Arndt, L. Pleau) 3:05. 7. Birmingham, T. Simpson (R. Farda, V. Nedomansky) 5:40. 8. New England, R. Backstrom (A. Hangsleben, D. Roberts) 9:27. 9. New England, M. Rogers (G. Lyle, T. Webster) 13:49. 10. New England, A. Hangsleben (R. Backstrom) 19:28. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| Birmingham | 10 | 12 | 16 | - | 38 | | New England | 14 | 17 | 19 | - | 50 |
|
| Goaltending: W. Wood, Bir (60:00 L). C. Abrahamsson, NE (60:00 38 shots, 34 saves W). |
| Attendance: 7,894. |
| Birmingham Coach: Gilles Leger. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
