| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Winnipeg Jets 5 at Birmingham Bulls 8 |
| Jefferson County Civic Center |
| January 28, 1978 |
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| First Period - 1. Winnipeg, A. Hedberg (U. Nilsson, B. Hull) 7:56. 2. Birmingham, K. Linseman (D. Hanson, B. Hughes) 9:15. 3. Winnipeg, K. Nilsson (P. Sullivan, B. Long) 11:48. 4. Winnipeg, L. Powis (B. Guindon, D. Kryskow) 12:59. 5. Birmingham, T. Cassolato (P. Henderson) 15:00. |
| Penalties: R. Langway, Bir 7:32; R. Langway, Bir 11:43; K. Clackson, Wpg (holding) 17:25. |
| Second Period - 6. Winnipeg, U. Nilsson (B. Hull) 0:22. 7. Winnipeg, A. Hedberg (U. Nilsson, B. Hull) 0:45. 8. Birmingham, M. Napier (K. Linseman, B. Hughes) pp 1:40. 9. Birmingham, P. Henderson (T. Cassolato, K. Linseman) 17:15. |
| Penalties: K. Clackson, Wpg (holding) 1:37; S. Beaudoin, Bir 10:49; J. Stewart, Bir 12:49. |
| Third Period - 10. Birmingham, S. Durbano (J. Noris) 3:54. 11. Birmingham, P. Henderson (T. Cassolato, P. Marrin) 4:24. 12. Birmingham, K. Linseman (P. Roberto, B. Hughes) 10:51. 13. Birmingham, P. Henderson (S. Beaudoin, K. Linseman) 19:31. |
| Penalties: U. Nilsson, Wpg 15:31; T. Cassolato, Bir 15:31; J. Noris, Bir 17:28. |
| Shots: |
| Winnipeg | 7 | 10 | 4 | - | 21 | | Birmingham | 7 | 13 | 11 | - | 31 |
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| Goaltending: J. Daley, Wpg (60:00 L). J. Garrett, Bir ( W), W. Wood, Bir. |
| Attendance: 11,139. |
| Winnipeg Coach: Larry Hillman. |
| Birmingham Coach: Glen Sonmor. |
