| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| San Diego Mariners 3 at Houston Aeros 5 |
| The Summit |
| February 19, 1977 |
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| First Period - 1. San Diego, A. Lacroix (R. Sentes, J. Noris) 7:41. 2. Houston, T. Taylor (C. Connor, A. McLeod) 12:16. 3. Houston, J. Gray (Mark Howe, P. Popiel) 15:55. |
| Penalties: Mark Howe, Hou 6:52; P. Popiel, Hou 12:42; R. Legge, SD 18:55. |
| Second Period - 4. San Diego, K. Devine (D. Burgess, B. Rhiness) 7:37. |
| Penalties: Marty Howe, Hou 4:38; K. Lockett, SD 12:22; D. Larway, Hou 12:22; R. Legge, SD 15:53; P. Popiel, Hou 16:34; J. Tonelli, Hou 19:42. |
| Third Period - 5. Houston, T. Taylor (Mark Howe, J. Gray) 5:22. 6. San Diego, R. Sentes (A. Lacroix, B. Hughes) 9:20. 7. Houston, R. Preston (M. Lukowich, T. Ruskowski) 17:44. 8. Houston, R. Preston (P. Popiel) 18:53. |
| Penalties: N. Cournoyer, SD 3:46; K. Devine, SD 16:01; P. McNamee, SD 18:22; Marty Howe, Hou 18:22. |
| Shots: |
| San Diego | 13 | 8 | 11 | - | 32 | | Houston | 11 | 17 | 15 | - | 43 |
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| Goaltending: K. Lockett, SD (60:00 L). W. Rutledge, Hou (60:00 32 shots, 29 saves W). |
| Attendance: 11,626. |
| San Diego Coach: Ron Ingram. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
