| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 3 at Indianapolis Racers 1 |
| Market Square Arena |
| December 12, 1976 |
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| First Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: C. Connor, Hou 11:47; G. Donaldson, Hou 15:25; R. Hansis, Hou 19:09. |
| Second Period - 1. Indianapolis, H. Harris (D. Maggs, P. Stapleton) 0:50. 2. Houston, P. Popiel (F. Hughes, G. Howe) 4:34. 3. Houston, G. Howe (G. Irwin) 13:52. |
| Penalties: P. Popiel, Hou 0:43; B. MacDonald, Ind 0:43; C. Connor, Hou (major) 1:24; R. Paiement, Ind (major) 1:24; K. Block, Ind 2:31; P. Stapleton, Ind 7:15; T. Ruskowski, Hou 15:16. |
| Third Period - 4. Houston, R. Hansis 2:43. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 10 | 9 | 8 | - | 27 | | Indianapolis | 13 | 16 | 5 | - | 34 |
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| Goaltending: R. Grahame, Hou (60:00 34 shots, 33 saves W). M. Dion, Ind (60:00 27 shots, 24 saves L). |
| Attendance: 7,524. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| Indianapolis Coach: Jacques Demers. |
