| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| San Diego Mariners 1 at Houston Aeros 3 |
| The Summit |
| April 5, 1977 |
|
| First Period - 1. Houston, M. Lukowich (Mark Howe) 13:34. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Second Period - 2. Houston, C. Connor (A. McLeod, T. Taylor) 8:27. |
| Penalties: C. Connor, Hou 0:40; L. Hale, Hou 11:02; N. Cournoyer, SD 19:24. |
| Third Period - 3. Houston, M. Lukowich (T. Taylor) 12:12. 4. San Diego, J. Noris (K. Devine) 18:57. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| San Diego | 9 | 10 | 7 | - | 26 | | Houston | 8 | 7 | 15 | - | 30 |
|
| Goaltending: E. Wakely, SD (60:00 30 shots, 27 saves L). R. Grahame, Hou (60:00 26 shots, 25 saves W). |
| Attendance: 8,320. |
| San Diego Coach: Ron Ingram. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
