| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Phoenix Roadrunners 3 at Houston Aeros 8 |
| The Summit |
| December 14, 1976 |
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| First Period - 1. Phoenix, D. Hall (M. Sleep) 2:04. 2. Phoenix, D. Hall (R. Ftorek, R. Huston) 6:53. 3. Houston, G. Howe (T. Ruskowski, P. Popiel) 11:07. 4. Houston, G. Irwin (R. Preston, L. Hale) 15:57. |
| Penalties: G. Irwin, Hou 6:04; G. Lariviere, Phx 9:12; G. Irwin, Hou 13:48; G. Howe, Hou 17:39; J. Rollins, Phx 18:16. |
| Second Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: M. Hobin, Phx 9:44; C. Connor, Hou 11:23; C. Connor, Hou 11:23. |
| Third Period - 5. Phoenix, R. Ftorek 1:13. 6. Houston, T. Taylor (L. Hale, C. Connor) 2:28. 7. Houston, C. Connor (T. Taylor, J. Tonelli) 6:25. 8. Houston, G. Howe (R. Preston, P. Popiel) 7:56. 9. Houston, C. Connor (J. Tonelli, T. Taylor) 15:13. 10. Houston, D. Larway (A. Hinse, T. Ruskowski) 17:08. 11. Houston, D. Larway (C. Connor) 19:45. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| Phoenix | 8 | 4 | 7 | - | 19 | | Houston | 10 | 8 | 14 | - | 32 |
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| Goaltending: C. Hebenton, Phx (60:00 32 shots, 24 saves L). R. Grahame, Hou (60:00 19 shots, 16 saves W). |
| Attendance: 7,095. |
| Phoenix Coach: Al Rollins. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
