| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 2 at Winnipeg Jets 5 |
| Winnipeg Arena |
| January 2, 1977 |
|
| First Period - 1. Winnipeg, A. Hedberg (P. Sullivan, T. Bergman) pp 3:30. |
| Penalties: G. Irwin, Hou 1:54; A. McLeod, Hou 3:09; G. Irwin, Hou 7:00; P. Miller, Wpg 11:42; C. Connor, Hou 17:05. |
| Second Period - 2. Winnipeg, D. Labraaten (W. Lindstrom, T. Bergman) pp 12:59. |
| Penalties: V. Ketola, Wpg 7:40; T. Taylor, Hou 12:09; D. Larway, Hou 14:33. |
| Third Period - 3. Houston, G. Howe (P. Popiel) 2:29. 4. Winnipeg, K. Ruhnke (P. Miller) 2:47. 5. Winnipeg, B. Hull (P. Sullivan) 4:43. 6. Houston, J. Tonelli (C. Connor, P. Popiel) 8:40. 7. Winnipeg, L. Moffat (A. Hedberg, V. Ketola) en 19:39. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 4 | 7 | 9 | - | 20 | | Winnipeg | 18 | 14 | 13 | - | 45 |
|
| Goaltending: R. Grahame, Hou (60:00 44 shots, 40 saves 1 EN L). J. Daley, Wpg (60:00 20 shots, 18 saves W). |
| Attendance: 9,508. |
| Stars: 1. J. Daley 2. B. Lesuk 3. R. Grahame. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| Winnipeg Coach: Bobby Kromm. |
