| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Birmingham Bulls 4 at Houston Aeros 3 |
| The Summit |
| December 17, 1976 |
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| First Period - 1. Birmingham, V. Nedomansky (R. Farda, J. Lagace) 2:12. 2. Birmingham, V. Nedomansky 12:21. 3. Birmingham, M. Napier (P. Henderson) 13:28. 4. Houston, G. Howe (T. Ruskowski) 13:48. |
| Penalties: P. Henderson, Bir 6:07; R. Cunningham, Bir 7:23; J. Tonelli, Hou 7:23; C. Connor, Hou 11:43; C. Connor, Hou 11:43; R. Cunningham, Bir (misconduct) 11:43; J. Lagace, Bir 11:43; D. Hoganson, Bir 16:54; J. Tonelli, Hou 16:54; D. Larway, Hou 19:38. |
| Second Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: G. Gallant, Bir 2:29; C. Connor, Hou 2:29; G. Irwin, Hou (major) 5:02; J. Stewart, Bir 9:41; J. Stewart, Bir 13:03; J. Stewart, Bir (major) 13:03; T. Ruskowski, Hou 13:03; T. Ruskowski, Hou (major) 13:03. |
| Third Period - 5. Houston, T. Taylor (C. Connor) 1:04. 6. Houston, T. Ruskowski (R. Hansis, P. Popiel) 3:02. 7. Birmingham, M. Napier (J. Stewart, P. Henderson) 18:01. |
| Penalties: T. Ruskowski, Hou 8:01; T. Sheehy, Bir (major) 9:18; T. Taylor, Hou 9:18. |
| Shots: |
| Birmingham | 9 | 7 | 6 | - | 22 | | Houston | 11 | 19 | 15 | - | 45 |
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| Goaltending: J. Garrett, Bir (60:00 45 shots, 42 saves W). W. Rutledge, Hou (60:00 22 shots, 18 saves L). |
| Attendance: 8,032. |
| Birmingham Coach: Pat Kelly. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
