| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Birmingham Bulls 4 at New England Whalers 3 |
| Springfield Civic Center |
| March 15, 1979 |
|
| First Period - 1. Birmingham, R. Adduono (B. Stephenson, D. Hanson) 2:03. |
| Penalties: J. Stewart, Bir 4:51; T. Cassolato, Bir 7:21; J. Douglas, NE 7:21; G. Howe, NE 11:07; D. Hanson, Bir 13:45. |
| Second Period - 2. New England, W. Miller (M. Rogers, G. Lyle) 1:18. 3. Birmingham, D. Hanson (R. Vaive, B. Stephenson) 19:34. 4. New England, A. Lacroix (J. McKenzie) 19:50. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Third Period - 5. New England, R. Plumb (J. McKenzie, A. Lacroix) 6:06. 6. Birmingham, J. Stewart 19:32. |
| Penalties: R. Vaive, Bir 16:48; R. Ley, NE 16:48. |
| Overtime - 7. Birmingham, S. Alley (J. Turkiewicz, R. Vaive) 8:16. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| Birmingham | 10 | 10 | 9 | 3 | - | 32 | | New England | 9 | 7 | 17 | 2 | - | 35 |
|
| Goaltending: P. Riggin, Bir (68:16 35 shots, 32 saves W). J. Garrett, NE (68:16 32 shots, 28 saves L). |
| Attendance: 6,050. |
| Birmingham Coach: John Brophy. |
| New England Coach: Bill Dineen. |
