| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 1 at New England Whalers 5 |
| Hartford Civic Center |
| December 8, 1976 |
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| First Period - 1. Houston, R. Hansis (T. Ruskowski, T. Taylor) 8:39. 2. New England, G. Lyle (T. Webster) 19:04. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Second Period - 3. New England, G. Roberts 4:39. 4. New England, G. Lyle (T. Webster, M. Rogers) 9:52. 5. New England, G. Lyle (T. Webster, M. Rogers) 14:21. 6. New England, D. Bolduc (G. Lyle, T. Webster) 15:18. |
| Penalties: J. Tonelli, Hou 7:52; G. Irwin, Hou (game misconduct) 16:13; D. Arndt, NE (game misconduct) 16:13. |
| Third Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: R. Ley, NE 8:29; R. Busniuk, NE 9:17; W. Rutledge, Hou (served by M. Fedorko) 13:18. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 12 | 9 | 16 | - | 37 | | New England | 12 | 17 | 10 | - | 39 |
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| Goaltending: W. Rutledge, Hou (60:00 39 shots, 34 saves L). C. Raeder, NE (60:00 37 shots, 36 saves W). |
| Attendance: 7,518. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
