| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 4 at Birmingham Bulls 3 |
| Jefferson County Civic Center |
| March 13, 1979 |
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| First Period - 1. Birmingham, R. Vaive (P. Henderson, C. Hartsburg) 1:15. |
| Penalties: T. Cassolato, Bir 1:59. |
| Second Period - 2. New England, G. Lyle (M. Rogers) 3:40. 3. New England, L. Pleau (J. McKenzie, A. Lacroix) 6:57. 4. Birmingham, T. Cassolato (C. Hartsburg, M. Goulet) 10:17. 5. Birmingham, J. Stewart 10:42. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Third Period - 6. New England, J. Douglas (J. Warner, R. Plumb) 3:49. 7. New England, A. Hangsleben (J. Warner, D. Keon) 14:53. |
| Penalties: D. Inkpen, NE 11:18; R. Vaive, Bir 11:18. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 14 | 14 | 9 | - | 37 | | Birmingham | 9 | 8 | 11 | - | 28 |
|
| Goaltending: J. Garrett, NE (60:00 28 shots, 25 saves W). E. Wakely, Bir (60:00 37 shots, 33 saves L). |
| Attendance: 5,117. |
| New England Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| Birmingham Coach: John Brophy. |
