| World Hockey Association Game Summary | 
| Birmingham Bulls 4 at Minnesota Fighting Saints 3 | 
| Saint Paul Civic Center | 
| January 12, 1977 | 
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| First Period - 1. Birmingham, V. Nedomansky (D. Hoganson, R. Farda) 4:52. 2. Minnesota, Jack Carlson (S. Carlson, J. Arbour) 17:03. | 
| Penalties: J. Turkiewicz, Bir 9:03. | 
| Second Period - 3. Birmingham, T. Sheehy 9:03. | 
| Penalties: None. | 
| Third Period - 4. Minnesota, Jack Carlson 5:51. 5. Birmingham, R. Farda (V. Nedomansky, J. Turkiewicz) 6:51. 6. Minnesota, Jack Carlson (C. Patrick, S. Carlson) 8:29. 7. Birmingham, P. Henderson (J. Stewart) 8:53. | 
| Penalties: J. Turkiewicz, Bir 0:37; K. Kokkola, Bir 15:52; Jack Carlson, Min 15:52; Jack Carlson, Min 15:52. | 
| Shots: | 
| | Birmingham | 5 | 15 | 11 | - | 31 |  | Minnesota | 17 | 15 | 9 | - | 41 | 
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| Goaltending: W. Wood, Bir (60:00 41 shots, 38 saves W). L. Levasseur, Min (60:00 31 shots, 27 saves L). | 
| Attendance: 4,223. | 
| Birmingham Coach: Pat Kelly. | 
| Minnesota Coach: Glen Sonmor. |