| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Winnipeg Jets 3 at Birmingham Bulls 1 |
| Jefferson County Civic Center |
| January 12, 1979 |
|
| First Period - 1. Winnipeg, R. Preston (K. Clackson) 3:53. 2. Winnipeg, M. Lukowich (K. Nilsson, T. Ruskowski) 13:38. |
| Penalties: K. Clackson, Wpg 8:49; K. Clackson, Wpg (major) 13:38; D. Hanson, Bir (major) 13:38; S. Beaudoin, Bir 18:40. |
| Second Period - 3. Winnipeg, W. Lindstrom (G. Hicks) 9:44. |
| Penalties: M. Goulet, Bir 5:55; K. Clackson, Wpg 10:24; R. Vaive, Bir 10:24. |
| Third Period - 4. Birmingham, M. Goulet (S. Beaudoin, S. Alley) pp 12:28. |
| Penalties: J. Stewart, Bir 6:27; J. Stewart, Bir (major) 6:27; S. Campbell, Wpg (major) 6:27; S. Campbell, Wpg 6:27; R. Vaive, Bir 7:17; R. Vaive, Bir (major) 7:17; T. Ruskowski, Wpg 7:17; T. Ruskowski, Wpg (major) 7:17; S. Campbell, Wpg 18:58; S. Beaudoin, Bir 19:47; M. Mattsson, Wpg (served by M. Amodeo) 19:47. |
| Shots: |
| Winnipeg | 7 | 4 | 5 | - | 16 | | Birmingham | 12 | 7 | 18 | - | 37 |
|
| Goaltending: M. Mattsson, Wpg (60:00 37 shots, 36 saves W). P. Riggin, Bir (60:00 16 shots, 13 saves L). |
| Attendance: 6,299. |
| Winnipeg Coach: Larry Hillman. |
| Birmingham Coach: John Brophy. |
