| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 1 at Houston Aeros 4 |
| The Summit |
| February 4, 1977 |
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| First Period - 1. Houston, P. Popiel (L. Lund) 11:51. |
| Penalties: T. Ruskowski, Hou 9:25; B. Callighen, NE 14:45; M. Lukowich, Hou 15:09; T. Earl, NE 18:29; P. Popiel, Hou 18:29; R. Busniuk, NE 18:31; G. Howe, Hou 18:31. |
| Second Period - 2. Houston, Mark Howe (Marty Howe) 0:32. 3. Houston, R. Preston (M. Lukowich, T. Ruskowski) 15:33. |
| Penalties: J. McKenzie, NE 1:36; J. McKenzie, NE 1:36; P. Popiel, Hou 1:36; P. Popiel, Hou 1:36; R. Busniuk, NE 1:36; M. Lukowich, Hou 1:59; C. Connor, Hou 8:57; G. Lyle, NE 8:57; R. Busniuk, NE 17:44; G. Howe, Hou 17:44; B. Callighen, NE 18:43. |
| Third Period - 4. New England, G. Lyle (T. Webster, G. Roberts) 6:40. 5. Houston, J. Tonelli (Mark Howe) 12:12. |
| Penalties: R. Preston, Hou 0:12; G. Roberts, NE 0:44; T. Ruskowski, Hou 5:49; C. Connor, Hou 8:04; R. Backstrom, NE 11:44; C. Connor, Hou 11:44; NE bench (served by T. Earl) 13:19; J. Tonelli, Hou (major) 13:19; C. Connor, Hou 15:45; T. Webster, NE 19:24. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 9 | 9 | 14 | - | 32 | | Houston | 15 | 12 | 9 | - | 36 |
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| Goaltending: C. Raeder, NE (60:00 36 shots, 32 saves L). W. Rutledge, Hou (60:00 32 shots, 31 saves W). |
| Attendance: 11,959. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
