| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Birmingham Bulls 4 at New England Whalers 3 |
| Springfield Civic Center |
| March 24, 1979 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, M. Rogers (W. Miller, L. Pleau) 10:53. 2. New England, Mark Howe (G. Howe, G. Roberts) 12:13. |
| Penalties: J. Brubaker, NE (major) 12:01; D. Hanson, Bir (major) 12:01; J. Turkiewicz, Bir 12:01; W. Miller, NE 19:53; T. Cassolato, Bir 19:53. |
| Second Period - 3. Birmingham, R. Adduono (E. Wakely) 1:43. 4. Birmingham, J. Stewart (D. Gorman) 7:39. 5. Birmingham, J. Stewart (D. Gorman) 12:23. |
| Penalties: M. Goulet, Bir 7:39; M. Goulet, Bir (major) 7:39; D. Inkpen, NE 7:39; D. Inkpen, NE (major) 7:39; B. Stephenson, Bir 15:54. |
| Third Period - 6. Birmingham, L. Sleigher 8:34. 7. New England, G. Howe (R. Ley, J. Douglas) 14:17. |
| Penalties: R. Ley, NE 1:52; J. Turkiewicz, Bir 5:16. |
| Shots: |
| Birmingham | 3 | 15 | 11 | - | 29 | | New England | 10 | 15 | 15 | - | 40 |
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| Goaltending: E. Wakely, Bir (60:00 40 shots, 37 saves W). J. Garrett, NE (60:00 29 shots, 25 saves L). |
| Attendance: 7,598. |
| Birmingham Coach: John Brophy. |
| New England Coach: Bill Dineen. |
