| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Indianapolis Racers 4 at Birmingham Bulls 5 |
| Jefferson County Civic Center |
| February 17, 1978 |
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| First Period - 1. Birmingham, G. Bilodeau (S. Beaudoin, F. Mahovlich) 5:27. 2. Birmingham, D. Hanson (J. Turkiewicz, K. Linseman) 13:10. |
| Penalties: G. Bilodeau, Bir 10:14; T. Cassolato, Bir 15:07. |
| Second Period - 3. Indianapolis, C. Larose (D. Fortier, R. Leduc) 1:43. 4. Indianapolis, C. St. Sauveur (R. Leclerc) 4:21. 5. Indianapolis, B. Stoughton (R. Leduc, C. Larose) 11:06. 6. Indianapolis, R. Patenaude (M. Parizeau) 11:42. 7. Birmingham, P. Henderson (B. Hughes, T. Cassolato) 17:21. |
| Penalties: B. Prentice, Ind 12:40; P. Driscoll, Ind 15:52. |
| Third Period - 8. Birmingham, P. Henderson (B. Hughes) 10:14. |
| Penalties: B. Wilkins, Ind 5:44. |
| Overtime - 9. Birmingham, P. Henderson (J. Garrett) 3:23. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| Indianapolis | 11 | 12 | 12 | 2 | - | 37 | | Birmingham | 13 | 7 | 13 | 1 | - | 34 |
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| Goaltending: E. Mio, Ind (63:23 34 shots, 29 saves L). J. Garrett, Bir (63:23 37 shots, 33 saves W). |
| Attendance: 8,140. |
| Indianapolis Coach: Bill Goldsworthy. |
| Birmingham Coach: Glen Sonmor. |
