| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Cincinnati Stingers 4 at Indianapolis Racers 3 |
| Market Square Arena |
| January 30, 1978 |
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| First Period - 1. Indianapolis, R. Thomas (M. Parizeau, K. Morrison) 4:10. 2. Cincinnati, R. Dudley (R. Ftorek, J. Hislop) 11:01. |
| Penalties: J. Hislop, Cin (holding) 2:59; R. Thomas, Ind (hooking) 13:29; D. Abgrall, Cin (high sticking) 14:20. |
| Second Period - 3. Indianapolis, C. St. Sauveur (B. Goldsworthy) 0:33. 4. Indianapolis, P. Driscoll (C. St. Sauveur, B. Goldsworthy) 5:36. 5. Cincinnati, P. Marsh (B. Coates, B. Baltimore) 13:43. 6. Cincinnati, C. Larose (D. Abgrall) 17:20. |
| Penalties: M. Dion, Cin (game misconduct) 5:36; P. Stapleton, Cin (misconduct) 5:36. |
| Third Period - 7. Cincinnati, J. Hislop (R. Dudley) 19:39. |
| Penalties: P. Marsh, Cin 2:39; K. Devine, Ind 2:39; B. Baltimore, Cin (roughing) 15:33; P. Driscoll, Ind (roughing) 15:33. |
| Shots: |
| Cincinnati | 17 | 9 | 14 | - | 40 | | Indianapolis | 15 | 15 | 10 | - | 40 |
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| Goaltending: M. Dion, Cin (25:36), N. Lapointe, Cin (34:24 W). G. Inness, Ind (60:00 40 shots, 36 saves L). |
| Attendance: 6,201. |
| Referee: Ron Harris. |
| Cincinnati Coach: Jacques Demers. |
| Indianapolis Coach: Ron Ingram. |
