| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Birmingham Bulls 0 at New England Whalers 5 |
| Springfield Civic Center |
| December 29, 1978 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, G. Howe (Mark Howe, A. Lacroix) 4:18. |
| Penalties: R. Vaive, Bir 3:51; G. Lyle, NE 6:10. |
| Second Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: R. Plumb, NE 2:22; G. Gingras, Bir 4:18. |
| Third Period - 2. New England, M. Rogers (B. Selwood, G. Roberts) 3:07. 3. New England, G. Roberts (M. Rogers, W. Miller) 7:12. 4. New England, D. Keon (J. McKenzie, W. Miller) 9:40. 5. New England, A. Hangsleben (Mark Howe, A. Smith) 16:16. |
| Penalties: W. Miller, NE 7:24; A. Hangsleben, NE 14:07; R. Vaive, Bir 15:30; G. Roberts, NE 15:30. |
| Shots: |
| Birmingham | 6 | 8 | 9 | - | 23 | | New England | 8 | 9 | 8 | - | 25 |
|
| Goaltending: E. Wakely, Bir (60:00 25 shots, 20 saves L). A. Smith, NE (60:00 23 shots, 23 saves W). |
| Attendance: 7,061. |
| Birmingham Coach: John Brophy. |
| New England Coach: Bill Dineen. |
