| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 3 at Birmingham Bulls 2 |
| Jefferson County Civic Center |
| February 18, 1978 |
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| First Period - 1. Birmingham, G. Bilodeau (F. Mahovlich) 18:00. |
| Penalties: D. Hanson, Bir 2:02; J. Hughes, Hou 2:02. |
| Second Period - 2. Houston, J. Gray (A. Lacroix, D. Larway) 5:59. 3. Houston, T. Taylor (J. Tonelli) 12:30. 4. Houston, M. Lukowich 17:03. |
| Penalties: D. Gorman, Bir 2:01. |
| Third Period - 5. Birmingham, P. Roberto (F. Mahovlich) 4:42. |
| Penalties: T. Taylor, Hou 19:54; S. Durbano, Bir 19:54. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 9 | 16 | 2 | - | 27 | | Birmingham | 12 | 10 | 11 | - | 33 |
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| Goaltending: E. Wakely, Hou (60:00 33 shots, 31 saves W). J. Garrett, Bir (60:00 27 shots, 24 saves L). |
| Attendance: 8,144. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| Birmingham Coach: Glen Sonmor. |