| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Birmingham Bulls 1 at New England Whalers 8 |
| Hartford Civic Center |
| December 27, 1977 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, G. Lyle (G. Howe, R. Ley) 1:41. 2. New England, J. McKenzie (R. Ley) 2:31. 3. New England, M. Antonovich (J. McKenzie, D. Keon) 3:07. 4. Birmingham, K. Linseman (R. Langway, P. Westrum) 13:42. |
| Penalties: P. Westrum, Bir 3:27; Jack Carlson, NE 9:42; G. Bilodeau, Bir 9:42; R. Ley, NE 18:08. |
| Second Period - 5. New England, B. Selwood (D. Keon, M. Antonovich) 9:29. |
| Penalties: G. Roberts, NE 17:10; P. Roberto, Bir 17:10. |
| Third Period - 6. New England, Mark Howe (A. Hangsleben, G. Lyle) 6:05. 7. New England, M. Rogers (G. Roberts, L. Pleau) 9:06. 8. New England, B. Selwood (L. Pleau, Jack Carlson) 13:09. 9. New England, Marty Howe (M. Antonovich, J. McKenzie) 18:20. |
| Penalties: G. Bilodeau, Bir 7:22; S. Durbano, Bir (misconduct) 9:19; S. Durbano, Bir (game misconduct) 9:19; G. Bilodeau, Bir 13:49; G. Bilodeau, Bir (major) 13:49; Jack Carlson, NE 13:49; Jack Carlson, NE (major) 13:49; R. Ley, NE 18:34. |
| Shots: |
| Birmingham | 9 | 11 | 3 | - | 23 | | New England | 11 | 13 | 14 | - | 38 |
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| Goaltending: W. Wood, Bir, J. Garrett, Bir. A. Smith, NE (60:00 23 shots, 22 saves W). |
| Attendance: 10,309. |
| Birmingham Coach: Glen Sonmor. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
