| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 4 at Calgary Cowboys 3 |
| Calgary Stampede Corral |
| January 5, 1977 |
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| First Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: R. Sentes, Cal 15:01; G. Irwin, Hou 15:01; G. Irwin, Hou (major) 15:01. |
| Second Period - 1. Houston, T. Ruskowski (J. Gray, P. Popiel) 4:21. 2. Calgary, L. Powis (W. Miller, J. Miszuk) 5:20. 3. Calgary, D. Tannahill (R. Jodzio, P. Driscoll) 5:58. 4. Houston, G. Irwin 10:34. 5. Houston, J. Tonelli (P. Popiel) 15:51. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Third Period - 6. Houston, R. Preston (L. Lund, G. Howe) 1:18. 7. Calgary, P. Driscoll (M. Ford, P. Terbenche) 4:43. |
| Penalties: G. Irwin, Hou 4:20. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 10 | 9 | 7 | - | 26 | | Calgary | 4 | 7 | 7 | - | 18 |
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| Goaltending: W. Rutledge, Hou (60:00 18 shots, 15 saves W). D. McLeod, Cal (60:00 26 shots, 22 saves L). |
| Attendance: 4,531. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| Calgary Coach: Joe Crozier. |
