| World Hockey Association Game Summary | 
| Houston Aeros 1 at Indianapolis Racers 2 | 
| Market Square Arena | 
| January 30, 1976 | 
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| First Period - 1. Houston, J. Popiel (J. Tonelli, D. Larway) 10:52. | 
| Penalties: J. Schella, Hou 1:44; F. Rochon, Ind 6:12. | 
| Second Period - 2. Indianapolis, R. Leclerc (N. Harbaruk) 13:51. | 
| Penalties: G. Howe, Hou 6:50; M. Hall, Hou 8:47; Mark Howe, Hou 11:57. | 
| Third Period - 3. Indianapolis, B. McDonald (B. MacDonald, P. Stapleton) 7:20. | 
| Penalties: R. Leclerc, Ind 8:40. | 
| Shots: | 
| Houston | 16 | 19 | 13 | - | 48 |  | Indianapolis | 12 | 5 | 15 | - | 32 |  
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| Goaltending: W. Rutledge, Hou (60:00 32 shots, 30 saves W). J. Park, Ind (60:00 L). | 
| Attendance: 9,447. | 
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. | 
| Indianapolis Coach: Jacques Demers. |