| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Indianapolis Racers 7 at Houston Aeros 3 |
| The Summit |
| April 3, 1977 |
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| First Period - 1. Houston, C. Connor (P. Popiel, T. Taylor) 15:44. |
| Penalties: T. Ruskowski, Hou 7:25; K. Clackson, Ind 14:12; L. Lund, Hou 16:37. |
| Second Period - 2. Indianapolis, R. Paiement (B. Sicinski, K. Clackson) 8:25. 3. Houston, T. Ruskowski (R. Preston) 11:30. 4. Indianapolis, R. Leclerc (G. Peacosh, B. McDonald) 15:56. 5. Houston, L. Lund (P. Popiel, T. Taylor) 18:57. |
| Penalties: R. Leclerc, Ind 16:28. |
| Third Period - 6. Indianapolis, B. Sicinski (R. Paiement) 1:25. 7. Indianapolis, M. Parizeau (D. Inkpen, R. Thomas) 6:36. 8. Indianapolis, B. McDonald (G. Peacosh, R. Leclerc) 8:33. 9. Indianapolis, R. Paiement (R. Leclerc, B. McDonald) 17:54. 10. Indianapolis, R. Paiement 19:51. |
| Penalties: D. Larway, Hou 2:11; K. Block, Ind 11:53; T. Ruskowski, Hou 11:53; B. MacDonald, Ind 12:47; R. Paiement, Ind 15:30; C. Connor, Hou 15:30. |
| Shots: |
| Indianapolis | 10 | 12 | 14 | - | 36 | | Houston | 7 | 13 | 7 | - | 27 |
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| Goaltending: M. Dion, Ind (60:00 27 shots, 24 saves W). W. Rutledge, Hou (60:00 L). |
| Attendance: 7,913. |
| Indianapolis Coach: Jacques Demers. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
