| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 1 at Minnesota Fighting Saints 1 |
| Saint Paul Civic Center |
| January 7, 1977 |
|
| First Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: T. Ruskowski, Hou 3:58; B. Butters, Min 13:49. |
| Second Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: S. Carlson, Min 2:33; L. Lund, Hou 3:54; Marty Howe, Hou 11:34; C. Connor, Hou 15:23. |
| Third Period - 1. Minnesota, D. Gruen (R. Ward, A. McDonough) 14:25. 2. Houston, C. Connor (A. McLeod, P. Popiel) 15:21. |
| Penalties: P. Popiel, Hou 5:20; S. Carlson, Min 8:45; Marty Howe, Hou 14:04. |
| Overtime - No scoring. |
| Penalties: J. McKenzie, Min 0:13. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 7 | 8 | 14 | 8 | - | 37 | | Minnesota | 10 | 15 | 8 | 4 | - | 37 |
|
| Goaltending: R. Grahame, Hou (70:00 37 shots, 36 saves T). L. Levasseur, Min (70:00 37 shots, 36 saves T). |
| Attendance: 7,449. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| Minnesota Coach: Glen Sonmor. |
