| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 2 at New England Whalers 3 |
| Hartford Civic Center |
| March 4, 1977 |
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| First Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: G. Roberts, NE 9:46. |
| Second Period - 1. New England, G. Lyle (T. Webster, M. Rogers) 1:51. 2. Houston, Marty Howe (D. Larway, L. Lund) 19:48. |
| Penalties: G. Roberts, NE 4:36; T. Ruskowski, Hou 5:13; D. Larway, Hou 9:52; C. Connor, Hou 13:06; B. Butters, NE 15:45. |
| Third Period - 3. Houston, J. Tonelli (T. Ruskowski) 4:51. 4. New England, G. Lyle (R. Ley, T. Webster) 15:00. 5. New England, M. Rogers (T. Webster, B. Butters) 18:35. |
| Penalties: C. Connor, Hou 3:22. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 10 | 16 | 9 | - | 35 | | New England | 5 | 12 | 11 | - | 28 |
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| Goaltending: W. Rutledge, Hou (60:00 28 shots, 25 saves L). C. Raeder, NE (60:00 35 shots, 33 saves W). |
| Attendance: 10,507. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
