| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Birmingham Bulls 3 at Houston Aeros 2 |
| The Summit |
| March 17, 1978 |
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| First Period - 1. Houston, J. Gray (J. Hughes, M. Lukowich) 2:08. 2. Birmingham, J. Noris (R. Langway, M. Napier) 2:37. 3. Birmingham, D. Gorman (B. Hughes, J. Stewart) 3:06. |
| Penalties: G. Bilodeau, Bir 3:39; R. Hansis, Hou 7:46; J. Schella, Hou 17:59. |
| Second Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: E. Wakely, Hou (served by D. Larway) 5:06; F. Beaton, Bir 8:40; T. Ruskowski, Hou 8:40; K. Linseman, Bir 17:06. |
| Third Period - 4. Houston, L. Lund (J. Tonelli, J. Hughes) 4:51. 5. Birmingham, P. Henderson (M. Napier, K. Linseman) 5:59. |
| Penalties: F. Beaton, Bir 3:14; F. Beaton, Bir (major) 3:14; T. Ruskowski, Hou (major) 3:14; L. Lund, Hou 5:22; J. Schella, Hou 11:48; D. Hoganson, Bir 13:03. |
| Shots: |
| Birmingham | 11 | 8 | 9 | - | 28 | | Houston | 4 | 7 | 13 | - | 24 |
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| Goaltending: W. Wood, Bir (60:00 24 shots, 22 saves W). E. Wakely, Hou (60:00 28 shots, 25 saves L). |
| Attendance: 9,195. |
| Birmingham Coach: Glen Sonmor. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
