| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Phoenix Roadrunners 4 at New England Whalers 3 |
| Hartford Civic Center |
| January 8, 1977 |
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| First Period - 1. Phoenix, G. Lariviere (F. Hughes, R. Ftorek) 16:24. |
| Penalties: R. Ftorek, Phx 6:16; J. Rollins, Phx 13:10; R. Busniuk, NE 15:15. |
| Second Period - 2. New England, B. Callighen (L. Pleau, T. Earl) 0:36. 3. New England, D. Arndt (M. Rogers, G. Lyle) 7:57. 4. Phoenix, A. Hinse (J. Rollins) 18:47. |
| Penalties: D. Bray, Phx 2:26; J. Rollins, Phx (major) 19:30; J. Rollins, Phx (misconduct) 19:30; G. Lyle, NE (major) 19:30. |
| Third Period - 5. New England, D. Bolduc (R. Backstrom, G. MacGregor) 11:46. 6. Phoenix, B. Liddington (J. Rollins, S. Repo) 17:52. 7. Phoenix, J. Niekamp (R. Huston) 18:56. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| Phoenix | 7 | 13 | 13 | - | 33 | | New England | 11 | 12 | 9 | - | 32 |
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| Goaltending: C. Hebenton, Phx (60:00 32 shots, 29 saves W). C. Raeder, NE (60:00 33 shots, 29 saves L). |
| Attendance: 9,904. |
| Phoenix Coach: Al Rollins. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
