| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 6 at Phoenix Roadrunners 4 |
| Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum |
| December 19, 1976 |
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| First Period - 1. Phoenix, L. Mononen (J. Rollins) 4:47. 2. Houston, C. Connor (J. Tonelli, T. Taylor) 8:11. |
| Penalties: L. Lund, Hou 10:24; A. Hinse, Phx 16:25. |
| Second Period - 3. Houston, G. Howe (P. Popiel, R. Preston) 8:33. 4. Houston, T. Taylor (T. Ruskowski, R. Preston) 13:10. 5. Houston, R. Preston (P. Popiel, Marty Howe) 17:41. |
| Penalties: A. McLeod, Hou 7:33; T. Taylor, Hou 10:52; J. Niekamp, Phx 17:01. |
| Third Period - 6. Houston, L. Lund (R. Preston, G. Howe) 3:57. 7. Phoenix, S. Repo (M. Cormier, S. Beaudoin) 4:41. 8. Phoenix, M. Cormier (J. Rollins, S. Repo) 7:48. 9. Phoenix, R. Huston (L. Mononen, R. Ftorek) 17:21. 10. Houston, G. Howe 19:42. |
| Penalties: C. Connor, Hou 16:12. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 13 | 12 | 8 | - | 33 | | Phoenix | 9 | 10 | 9 | - | 28 |
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| Goaltending: W. Rutledge, Hou (60:00 28 shots, 24 saves W). C. Hebenton, Phx (60:00 L). |
| Attendance: 5,519. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| Phoenix Coach: Al Rollins. |
