| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Birmingham Bulls 3 at New England Whalers 2 |
| Springfield Civic Center |
| November 18, 1978 |
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| First Period - 1. Birmingham, P. Henderson (W. Dillon, B. Stephenson) 3:07. |
| Penalties: A. Hangsleben, NE 0:57; B. Hughes, Bir 4:21; J. McKenzie, NE 5:15; M. Rogers, NE 7:35; R. Ley, NE 7:35; P. Marrin, Bir 11:49; G. Roberts, NE 14:03. |
| Second Period - 2. Birmingham, B. Stephenson 8:00. 3. Birmingham, L. Sleigher (T. Cassolato, P. Marrin) 14:16. 4. New England, Marty Howe (G. Howe, M. Antonovich) 15:01. |
| Penalties: R. Ramage, Bir 1:20; B. Stephenson, Bir 2:26; R. Ley, NE 9:16; R. Vaive, Bir 14:31. |
| Third Period - 5. New England, W. Miller (G. Lyle) 13:02. |
| Penalties: J. Turkiewicz, Bir 2:57; R. Vaive, Bir 7:09; M. Rogers, NE 7:09; W. Miller, NE 7:09. |
| Shots: |
| Birmingham | 10 | 6 | 6 | - | 22 | | New England | 11 | 6 | 12 | - | 29 |
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| Goaltending: E. Wakely, Bir (60:00 29 shots, 27 saves W). A. Smith, NE (60:00 22 shots, 19 saves L). |
| Attendance: 7,625. |
| Birmingham Coach: John Brophy. |
| New England Coach: Bill Dineen. |
