| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Phoenix Roadrunners 3 at Houston Aeros 6 |
| The Summit |
| March 18, 1977 |
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| First Period - 1. Houston, G. Howe (P. Popiel, Mark Howe) 14:46. |
| Penalties: P. Popiel, Hou 6:49; T. Ruskowski, Hou 12:19; C. Connor, Hou (misconduct) 13:30; J. Niekamp, Phx 15:29; H. Young, Phx 17:45; D. Larway, Hou 18:18. |
| Second Period - 2. Phoenix, H. Young (S. Repo) 4:19. 3. Houston, Marty Howe (L. Lund, G. Howe) 7:17. 4. Phoenix, J. Tamminen (S. Repo, J. Rollins) 7:41. 5. Houston, L. Lund (J. Gray, G. Howe) 14:06. 6. Houston, C. Connor (Marty Howe, J. Tonelli) 15:21. 7. Houston, T. Taylor (J. Tonelli, C. Connor) 16:09. |
| Penalties: J. Niekamp, Phx 4:42; M. Lukowich, Hou 4:42; H. Young, Phx 6:46; T. Ruskowski, Hou 6:46; T. Ruskowski, Hou 11:08; J. Popiel, Phx 12:16. |
| Third Period - 8. Phoenix, J. Rollins (J. Tamminen, S. Repo) 5:44. 9. Houston, A. McLeod 11:32. |
| Penalties: C. Connor, Hou 3:20; C. Connor, Hou 3:20; J. Tamminen, Phx (misconduct) 11:32; J. Tonelli, Hou 14:18; J. Tonelli, Hou 14:18. |
| Shots: |
| Phoenix | 5 | 10 | 8 | - | 23 | | Houston | 17 | 15 | 13 | - | 45 |
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| Goaltending: C. Hebenton, Phx (60:00 45 shots, 39 saves L). W. Rutledge, Hou (60:00 23 shots, 20 saves W). |
| Attendance: 12,176. |
| Phoenix Coach: Al Rollins. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
