| World Hockey Association Game Summary | 
| Birmingham Bulls 1 at Minnesota Fighting Saints 3 | 
| Saint Paul Civic Center | 
| January 2, 1977 | 
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| First Period - No scoring. | 
| Penalties: L. Nistico, Bir 6:12; P. Henderson, Bir 9:16; J. Zrymiak, Min 17:59; S. Carlson, Min 18:51. | 
| Second Period - 1. Minnesota, M. Antonovich (D. Keon, J. McKenzie) 2:14. | 
| Penalties: J. Jacques, Bir (misconduct) 4:29; G. Bilodeau, Bir 5:49; G. Bilodeau, Bir (major) 5:49; B. Butters, Min (major) 5:49; J. McKenzie, Min 5:49; B. Butters, Min 13:12. | 
| Third Period - 2. Minnesota, R. Ward (J. Arbour, D. Gruen) 2:00. 3. Minnesota, B. Deadmarsh (C. Patrick, S. Carlson) 3:10. 4. Birmingham, J. Stewart 8:26. | 
| Penalties: R. Cunningham, Bir 15:00. | 
| Shots: | 
| Birmingham | 10 | 13 | 15 | - | 38 |  | Minnesota | 16 | 12 | 8 | - | 36 |  
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| Goaltending: W. Wood, Bir (60:00 36 shots, 33 saves L). L. Levasseur, Min (60:00 38 shots, 37 saves W). | 
| Attendance: 4,640. | 
| Birmingham Coach: Pat Kelly. | 
| Minnesota Coach: Glen Sonmor. |