| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 4 at Minnesota Fighting Saints 1 |
| Saint Paul Civic Center |
| January 10, 1976 |
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| First Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: T. Ruskowski, Hou 11:07. |
| Second Period - 1. Houston, F. Hughes (L. Lund) 8:48. 2. Houston, M. Hall (T. Taylor, G. Labossiere) 10:10. 3. Houston, A. Hinse (L. Lund, F. Hughes) 14:06. |
| Penalties: B. Butters, Min 7:57; P. Holmgren, Min 16:05; F. Hughes, Hou 16:23; G. Labossiere, Hou 19:55. |
| Third Period - 4. Houston, Mark Howe (G. Howe) 0:22. 5. Minnesota, D. Keon (B. Butters, J. McKenzie) 9:35. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 15 | 11 | 20 | - | 46 | | Minnesota | 11 | 11 | 5 | - | 27 |
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| Goaltending: W. Rutledge, Hou (60:00 27 shots, 26 saves W). J. Garrett, Min (60:00 46 shots, 42 saves L). |
| Attendance: 14,348. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| Minnesota Coach: Harry Neale. |
