| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 4 at Birmingham Bulls 3 |
| Jefferson County Civic Center |
| November 8, 1977 |
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| First Period - 1. Birmingham, P. Henderson (T. Cassolato, P. Marrin) 0:34. 2. New England, M. Rogers (G. Lyle, Jack Carlson) 17:01. |
| Penalties: B. Butters, NE 0:57; B. Hughes, Bir 6:12; R. Ley, NE 11:51. |
| Second Period - 3. New England, M. Antonovich (B. Selwood, D. Keon) 3:08. 4. New England, J. Mayer (G. Carroll) 5:22. 5. New England, T. Webster (Mark Howe) 6:20. 6. Birmingham, M. Napier (K. Linseman, J. Noris) 7:09. 7. Birmingham, P. Henderson (J. Noris, K. Linseman) 18:31. |
| Penalties: G. Carroll, NE 10:22; A. Hangsleben, NE 16:20; R. Ley, NE 18:09. |
| Third Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: G. Bilodeau, Bir 10:48. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 15 | 11 | 9 | - | 35 | | Birmingham | 7 | 8 | 9 | - | 24 |
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| Goaltending: A. Smith, NE (60:00 24 shots, 21 saves W). J. Garrett, Bir (60:00 35 shots, 31 saves L). |
| Attendance: 6,162. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
| Birmingham Coach: Glen Sonmor. |
