| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Birmingham Bulls 2 at New England Whalers 5 |
| Hartford Civic Center |
| October 15, 1977 |
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| First Period - 1. Birmingham, P. Henderson 12:58. 2. New England, G. Howe (T. Webster, D. Keon) 14:04. 3. New England, Jack Carlson (G. Roberts, G. Carroll) 15:59. 4. New England, T. Webster (Mark Howe, G. Howe) 18:47. |
| Penalties: R. Ley, NE 7:04; B. Hughes, Bir 9:53; B. Butters, NE 12:00; G. Bilodeau, Bir 13:49. |
| Second Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: G. Roberts, NE 1:04. |
| Third Period - 5. Birmingham, P. Henderson (T. Cassolato, P. Marrin) 3:35. 6. New England, A. Hangsleben (T. Webster, G. Howe) 12:06. 7. New England, D. Keon (J. McKenzie) 19:45. |
| Penalties: R. Ley, NE 14:11. |
| Shots: |
| Birmingham | 11 | 9 | 10 | - | 30 | | New England | 10 | 13 | 10 | - | 33 |
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| Goaltending: J. Garrett, Bir (60:00 L). A. Smith, NE (60:00 30 shots, 28 saves W). |
| Attendance: 9,206. |
| Birmingham Coach: Glen Sonmor. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
