| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 1 at Minnesota Fighting Saints 4 |
| Saint Paul Civic Center |
| January 31, 1976 |
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| First Period - 1. Houston, G. Labossiere 8:43. 2. Minnesota, M. Walton (P. Holmgren, Jack Carlson) 9:48. |
| Penalties: B. Butters, Min 11:05; Marty Howe, Hou 17:52. |
| Second Period - 3. Minnesota, W. Connelly (R. Smith, T. Hampson) 9:57. 4. Minnesota, P. Westrum (P. Holmgren, B. Butters) 13:29. |
| Penalties: G. Howe, Hou 1:22; Jack Carlson, Min (major) 3:10; R. Preston, Hou (major) 3:10; W. Rutledge, Hou (served by F. Hughes) 19:01; C. Brackenbury, Min 19:01. |
| Third Period - 5. Minnesota, M. Walton (R. Busniuk, R. Smith) 16:05. |
| Penalties: P. Holmgren, Min 8:13; C. Brackenbury, Min 13:45; Mark Howe, Hou 14:32; M. Hall, Hou 15:32. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 11 | 9 | 10 | - | 30 | | Minnesota | 11 | 12 | 7 | - | 30 |
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| Goaltending: W. Rutledge, Hou (60:00 30 shots, 26 saves L). J. Garrett, Min (60:00 30 shots, 29 saves W). |
| Attendance: 11,367. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| Minnesota Coach: Harry Neale. |
