| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| San Diego Mariners 2 at New England Whalers 1 |
| Hartford Civic Center |
| January 5, 1977 |
|
| First Period - 1. San Diego, K. Morrison (E. Wakely) 16:34. |
| Penalties: A. Hangsleben, NE 16:06. |
| Second Period - 2. New England, T. Earl (B. Callighen, L. Pleau) 6:48. 3. San Diego, N. Ferguson (A. Lacroix, P. Shmyr) 18:39. |
| Penalties: K. Devine, SD 8:39; G. Roberts, NE 17:31. |
| Third Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| San Diego | 14 | 10 | 7 | - | 31 | | New England | 8 | 17 | 10 | - | 35 |
|
| Goaltending: E. Wakely, SD (60:00 35 shots, 34 saves W). C. Raeder, NE (60:00 31 shots, 29 saves L). |
| Attendance: 7,623. |
| San Diego Coach: Ron Ingram. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
