| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Birmingham Bulls 1 at Indianapolis Racers 4 |
| Market Square Arena |
| January 4, 1978 |
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| First Period - 1. Indianapolis, K. Devine (R. Paiement, B. Stoughton) 13:24. 2. Indianapolis, D. Maggs 17:01. |
| Penalties: R. Patenaude, Ind 4:59; D. Hanson, Bir 4:59; G. Bilodeau, Bir 9:08; R. Patenaude, Ind 10:12; D. Hanson, Bir 16:06; G. Inness, Ind (served by R. Thomas) 18:27. |
| Second Period - 3. Birmingham, S. Beaudoin (D. Gorman, B. Hughes) 1:36. |
| Penalties: F. Beaton, Bir 3:47; D. Hanson, Bir 6:25; P. Driscoll, Ind 8:45; F. Beaton, Bir 14:08; F. Beaton, Bir (major) 14:08; P. Driscoll, Ind 14:08; P. Driscoll, Ind (major) 14:08; T. Cassolato, Bir 16:03; S. Beaudoin, Bir 17:04; D. Maggs, Ind 17:04. |
| Third Period - 4. Indianapolis, R. Patenaude (M. Parizeau, D. Fortier) 1:46. 5. Indianapolis, P. Driscoll (R. Patenaude, D. Fortier) 8:38. |
| Penalties: K. Devine, Ind 6:03. |
| Shots: |
| Birmingham | 4 | 4 | 5 | - | 13 | | Indianapolis | 8 | 11 | 16 | - | 35 |
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| Goaltending: W. Wood, Bir (60:00 35 shots, 31 saves L). G. Inness, Ind (60:00 13 shots, 12 saves W). |
| Attendance: 6,416. |
| Birmingham Coach: Glen Sonmor. |
| Indianapolis Coach: Ron Ingram. |
