| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 3 at Birmingham Bulls 5 |
| Jefferson County Civic Center |
| April 7, 1978 |
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| First Period - 1. Birmingham, K. Linseman (J. Turkiewicz, D. Hanson) 6:46. 2. Houston, J. Gray (K. Mortson, L. Lund) 12:36. 3. Houston, J. Tonelli (A. Lacroix) 14:10. 4. Birmingham, D. Gorman (S. Alley, S. Beaudoin) 18:07. |
| Penalties: P. Roberto, Bir 16:21; J. Hughes, Hou 16:21. |
| Second Period - 5. Birmingham, D. Hanson (P. Roberto) 2:52. 6. Houston, P. Popiel (A. Lacroix, J. Tonelli) 16:27. 7. Birmingham, K. Linseman (P. Roberto) 19:43. |
| Penalties: S. Campbell, Hou 4:06; S. Beaudoin, Bir (major) 6:44; D. Hanson, Bir (major) 6:44; P. Roberto, Bir (major) 6:44; S. Beaudoin, Bir 6:44; J. Hughes, Hou (misconduct) 6:44; J. Hughes, Hou (major) 6:44; J. Hughes, Hou 6:44; K. Mortson, Hou (major) 6:44; K. Mortson, Hou 6:44; P. Popiel, Hou (major) 6:44; D. Hanson, Bir 14:27. |
| Third Period - 8. Birmingham, P. Roberto (P. Marrin) 19:54. |
| Penalties: D. Gorman, Bir 3:10; M. Lukowich, Hou 3:10; P. Roberto, Bir 8:10; T. Ruskowski, Hou 13:10; P. Roberto, Bir 13:10; M. Lukowich, Hou (misconduct) 13:10; D. Gorman, Bir (misconduct) 13:10. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 13 | 9 | 9 | - | 31 | | Birmingham | 13 | 9 | 11 | - | 33 |
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| Goaltending: E. Wakely, Hou (60:00 L). J. Garrett, Bir (60:00 31 shots, 28 saves W). |
| Attendance: 10,548. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| Birmingham Coach: Glen Sonmor. |
