| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 3 at Houston Aeros 0 |
| The Summit |
| October 12, 1977 |
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| First Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: J. Schella, Hou 4:42; J. Hughes, Hou 9:55. |
| Second Period - 1. New England, T. Webster (M. Antonovich, G. Howe) 6:08. 2. New England, T. Webster (G. Howe, Mark Howe) 9:37. |
| Penalties: T. Ruskowski, Hou 4:13; M. Rogers, NE 10:44. |
| Third Period - 3. New England, D. Keon (M. Antonovich, A. Smith) 0:44. |
| Penalties: G. Roberts, NE 4:54; J. Schella, Hou 7:51; B. Selwood, NE 9:55; C. Connor, Hou 16:16; J. McKenzie, NE 16:27; J. Hughes, Hou 16:27. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 10 | 6 | 4 | - | 20 | | Houston | 7 | 7 | 8 | - | 22 |
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| Goaltending: A. Smith, NE (60:00 22 shots, 22 saves W). W. Rutledge, Hou (60:00 20 shots, 17 saves L). |
| Attendance: 9,886. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
