| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 4 at Birmingham Bulls 2 |
| Jefferson County Civic Center |
| January 31, 1978 |
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| First Period - 1. Birmingham, P. Marrin (T. Cassolato, R. Langway) 8:59. 2. Houston, J. Tonelli (T. Ruskowski, A. McLeod) 10:18. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Second Period - 3. Birmingham, K. Linseman (M. Napier, B. Hughes) 1:25. 4. Houston, J. Gray (D. Larway, A. Lacroix) 3:30. 5. Houston, T. Ruskowski (R. Preston, J. Hughes) 5:11. |
| Penalties: M. Lukowich, Hou 0:25; S. Campbell, Hou 8:27; R. Preston, Hou 9:29; R. Langway, Bir 11:46; S. Campbell, Hou (major) 15:33; F. Beaton, Bir (major) 15:33. |
| Third Period - 6. Houston, R. Hansis (J. Tonelli, C. Connor) 14:20. |
| Penalties: M. Lukowich, Hou 5:27; A. McLeod, Hou 15:00; T. Ruskowski, Hou 15:47. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 11 | 5 | 9 | - | 25 | | Birmingham | 5 | 11 | 25 | - | 41 |
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| Goaltending: W. Rutledge, Hou (60:00 41 shots, 39 saves W). J. Garrett, Bir (60:00 25 shots, 21 saves L). |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| Birmingham Coach: Glen Sonmor. |
