| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 5 at Edmonton Oilers 3 |
| Edmonton Coliseum |
| December 9, 1977 |
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| First Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: J. Micheletti, Edm 8:46; M. Lukowich, Hou 15:27; S. Campbell, Hou 19:57; S. Campbell, Hou 19:57. |
| Second Period - 1. Houston, J. Gray (P. Popiel, C. Connor) 7:54. 2. Houston, D. Larway (A. Lacroix, S. Campbell) 8:49. 3. Edmonton, A. DeMarco (B. Flett, R. Chipperfield) 9:07. 4. Houston, J. Tonelli (A. Lacroix, M. Lukowich) 11:18. |
| Penalties: B. Deadmarsh, Edm 10:32; P. Guite, Edm 12:51; C. Connor, Hou 16:31. |
| Third Period - 5. Edmonton, A. Hamilton 5:28. 6. Houston, A. Lacroix (R. Preston, P. Popiel) 12:43. 7. Houston, J. Tonelli 14:28. 8. Edmonton, G. MacGregor (A. Hamilton, B. Deadmarsh) 16:44. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 5 | 10 | 10 | - | 25 | | Edmonton | 19 | 14 | 12 | - | 45 |
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| Goaltending: E. Wakely, Hou (60:00 45 shots, 42 saves W). D. Dryden, Edm (60:00 25 shots, 20 saves L). |
| Attendance: 6,728. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| Edmonton Coach: Glen Sather. |
