| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Birmingham Bulls 5 at Houston Aeros 3 |
| The Summit |
| December 13, 1977 |
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| First Period - 1. Houston, J. Tonelli (T. Ruskowski) 3:09. 2. Houston, M. Lukowich (A. Lacroix, S. Campbell) 13:41. 3. Houston, M. Lukowich (A. Lacroix, J. Tonelli) 18:24. |
| Penalties: R. Preston, Hou 1:42; D. Hanson, Bir 1:42; G. Bilodeau, Bir 4:31; A. Lacroix, Hou 7:30; S. Durbano, Bir 8:22; K. Linseman, Bir 9:10; F. Beaton, Bir 12:46; J. Schella, Hou 14:18; S. Beaudoin, Bir 17:39. |
| Second Period - 4. Birmingham, P. Roberto (K. Linseman) 1:42. 5. Birmingham, B. Hughes 11:36. 6. Birmingham, F. Beaton (B. Hughes, F. Mahovlich) 12:15. 7. Birmingham, M. Napier (B. Hughes) 17:16. |
| Penalties: S. Durbano, Bir 2:17; A. McLeod, Hou 5:18; S. Durbano, Bir (misconduct) 7:25; R. Preston, Hou 16:16; T. Cassolato, Bir 18:28. |
| Third Period - 8. Birmingham, K. Linseman 8:05. |
| Penalties: R. Preston, Hou (major) 8:32; R. Preston, Hou 8:32; D. Hanson, Bir (major) 8:32; D. Hanson, Bir 8:32; F. Beaton, Bir 9:21; K. Linseman, Bir 10:25. |
| Shots: |
| Birmingham | 6 | 8 | 4 | - | 18 | | Houston | 17 | 6 | 4 | - | 27 |
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| Goaltending: J. Garrett, Bir (60:00 27 shots, 24 saves W). E. Wakely, Hou (60:00 18 shots, 13 saves L). |
| Attendance: 6,115. |
| Birmingham Coach: Glen Sonmor. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
