| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 1 at San Diego Mariners 4 |
| San Diego Sports Arena |
| November 6, 1976 |
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| First Period - 1. San Diego, G. Veneruzzo (W. Rivers, A. Lacroix) 4:44. 2. San Diego, J. Noris (K. Morrison) 12:09. |
| Penalties: P. Shmyr, SD 8:57; Mark Howe, Hou 9:31; K. Morrison, SD 16:46. |
| Second Period - 3. San Diego, N. Ferguson (B. Rhiness) 15:33. |
| Penalties: K. Morrison, SD 11:05. |
| Third Period - 4. Houston, T. Ruskowski (Mark Howe) 8:23. 5. San Diego, W. Rivers (A. Lacroix, B. Hughes) 12:04. |
| Penalties: D. Larway, Hou 2:21; G. Boddy, SD 6:56; Marty Howe, Hou 17:44; A. Lacroix, SD 17:44. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 9 | 11 | 8 | - | 28 | | San Diego | 10 | 10 | 7 | - | 27 |
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| Goaltending: W. Rutledge, Hou (60:00 27 shots, 23 saves L). K. Lockett, SD (60:00 28 shots, 27 saves W). |
| Attendance: 6,543. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| San Diego Coach: Ron Ingram. |