| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Birmingham Bulls 5 at New England Whalers 2 |
| Springfield Civic Center |
| March 4, 1978 |
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| First Period - 1. Birmingham, K. Linseman (P. Roberto, S. Beaudoin) 0:57. 2. New England, G. Howe (Mark Howe) 1:19. 3. Birmingham, P. Henderson (P. Marrin) 5:49. 4. New England, J. Mayer (R. Ley, B. Selwood) 7:26. |
| Penalties: R. Plumb, NE 3:14; F. Beaton, Bir 3:14; G. Bilodeau, Bir (major) 7:15; Jack Carlson, NE (major) 7:15; B. Hughes, Bir 7:40. |
| Second Period - 5. Birmingham, F. Mahovlich (J. Stewart, S. Beaudoin) 1:15. 6. Birmingham, P. Marrin (M. Napier) 14:41. |
| Penalties: F. Beaton, Bir (major) 4:15; D. Bolduc, NE (major) 4:15; G. Howe, NE 7:07; Jack Carlson, NE 13:21; J. Stewart, Bir 13:21; J. McKenzie, NE 16:19; P. Westrum, Bir 16:19. |
| Third Period - 7. Birmingham, K. Linseman (D. Hanson) 17:26. |
| Penalties: J. Stewart, Bir (major) 17:54; S. Durbano, Bir (major) 17:54; T. Cassolato, Bir (major) 17:54; Jack Carlson, NE (major) 17:54; A. Hangsleben, NE (major) 17:54; J. Garrett, Bir 17:54; J. Garrett, Bir 17:54; J. Garrett, Bir 17:54; J. Garrett, Bir (game misconduct) 17:54; A. Smith, NE 17:54. |
| Shots: |
| Birmingham | 9 | 7 | 5 | - | 21 | | New England | 9 | 11 | 12 | - | 32 |
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| Goaltending: J. Garrett, Bir (57:54 W), W. Wood, Bir (2:06). A. Smith, NE (60:00 21 shots, 16 saves L). |
| Attendance: 8,125. |
| Birmingham Coach: Glen Sonmor. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
