| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 2 at Birmingham Bulls 1 |
| Jefferson County Civic Center |
| December 9, 1977 |
|
| First Period - 1. Birmingham, P. Marrin (D. Hoganson, T. Cassolato) 5:46. |
| Penalties: J. Mayer, NE 16:58. |
| Second Period - 2. New England, G. Roberts 12:52. |
| Penalties: J. McKenzie, NE 2:31; B. Stephenson, Bir 8:31; B. Selwood, NE (misconduct) 11:21; A. Hangsleben, NE 17:47; F. Mahovlich, Bir 17:47; S. Durbano, Bir 17:47. |
| Third Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: K. Linseman, Bir 1:15; B. Maxwell, NE (major) 11:38; B. Stephenson, Bir (major) 11:38; S. Durbano, Bir 11:38; J. Mayer, NE 11:38. |
| Overtime - 3. New England, G. Lyle 7:55. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 9 | 1 | 6 | 3 | - | 19 | | Birmingham | 5 | 12 | 3 | 2 | - | 22 |
|
| Goaltending: A. Smith, NE (67:55 22 shots, 21 saves W). W. Wood, Bir (67:55 19 shots, 17 saves L). |
| Attendance: 8,937. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
| Birmingham Coach: Glen Sonmor. |
