| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 1 at Indianapolis Racers 4 |
| Market Square Arena |
| January 13, 1977 |
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| First Period - 1. Indianapolis, R. Thomas (H. Harris, R. Paiement) 16:11. 2. Indianapolis, B. Sicinski (D. Maggs, M. Lomenda) 17:47. |
| Penalties: D. Maggs, Ind 4:48; G. Swain, NE 7:13; D. Maggs, Ind 12:54; T. Earl, NE 15:21; T. Webster, NE 17:28; J. Park, Ind (served by F. Rochon) 19:08. |
| Second Period - 3. Indianapolis, F. Rochon (D. Proceviat, R. Paiement) 12:22. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Third Period - 4. New England, T. Webster 7:35. 5. Indianapolis, F. Rochon (M. Parizeau, P. Stapleton) 14:32. |
| Penalties: C. Abrahamsson, NE (served by T. Webster) 12:47. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 8 | 7 | 11 | - | 26 | | Indianapolis | 11 | 15 | 13 | - | 39 |
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| Goaltending: C. Abrahamsson, NE (60:00 39 shots, 35 saves L). J. Park, Ind (60:00 26 shots, 25 saves W). |
| Attendance: 7,124. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
| Indianapolis Coach: Jacques Demers. |
