| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Birmingham Bulls 5 at New England Whalers 4 |
| Hartford Civic Center |
| January 8, 1978 |
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| First Period - 1. Birmingham, S. Durbano 6:53. 2. Birmingham, P. Henderson (D. Hoganson, P. Marrin) 7:54. 3. New England, J. McKenzie (D. Keon, B. Maxwell) 12:45. 4. Birmingham, P. Marrin 12:58. 5. Birmingham, F. Mahovlich (M. Napier, J. Turkiewicz) 17:12. |
| Penalties: P. Roberto, Bir 1:43; Marty Howe, NE 15:27. |
| Second Period - 6. New England, D. Keon (B. Butters, A. Hangsleben) 2:02. 7. New England, M. Antonovich (D. Keon, J. McKenzie) 9:11. 8. Birmingham, D. Hoganson (P. Marrin) 19:23. |
| Penalties: B. Butters, NE 4:23; D. Gorman, Bir 7:07. |
| Third Period - 9. New England, M. Rogers (G. Howe, G. Lyle) 8:16. |
| Penalties: G. Howe, NE 5:34; J. Stewart, Bir 5:34; D. Hanson, Bir 7:33; G. Roberts, NE 11:12; K. Linseman, Bir 11:12. |
| Shots: |
| Birmingham | 14 | 7 | 11 | - | 32 | | New England | 8 | 13 | 6 | - | 27 |
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| Goaltending: J. Garrett, Bir (60:00 27 shots, 23 saves W). A. Smith, NE (60:00 32 shots, 27 saves L). |
| Attendance: 8,774. |
| Birmingham Coach: Glen Sonmor. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
