| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Birmingham Bulls 2 at New England Whalers 6 |
| Hartford Civic Center |
| December 18, 1976 |
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| First Period - 1. Birmingham, R. Farda (T. Sheehy, J. Turkiewicz) 5:53. 2. New England, D. Bolduc (B. Callighen, D. Arndt) 6:11. 3. New England, T. Webster (R. Busniuk) 19:16. |
| Penalties: D. Smedsmo, NE 11:46; D. Smedsmo, NE (major) 11:46; J. Lagace, Bir (major) 11:46; B. Callighen, NE 15:36. |
| Second Period - 4. New England, R. Backstrom (B. Selwood) 4:32. 5. Birmingham, W. Carleton (J. Jacques, J. Lagace) 12:40. 6. New England, G. Lyle (M. Rogers) 18:09. |
| Penalties: D. Smedsmo, NE 10:21. |
| Third Period - 7. New England, G. MacGregor (R. Backstrom, L. Pleau) 11:44. 8. New England, D. Smedsmo (A. Hangsleben, D. Roberts) 13:09. |
| Penalties: J. Jacques, Bir 10:56; J. Garrett, Bir (served by P. Henderson) 13:32. |
| Shots: |
| Birmingham | 14 | 9 | 8 | - | 31 | | New England | 10 | 14 | 19 | - | 43 |
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| Goaltending: J. Garrett, Bir (60:00 43 shots, 37 saves L). C. Abrahamsson, NE (60:00 31 shots, 29 saves W). |
| Attendance: 9,231. |
| Birmingham Coach: Pat Kelly. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
