| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 7 at Indianapolis Racers 1 |
| Market Square Arena |
| December 29, 1977 |
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| First Period - 1. Houston, R. Preston (T. Ruskowski, L. Lund) 12:05. 2. Houston, T. Ruskowski (M. Lukowich) 13:06. |
| Penalties: A. McLeod, Hou 6:18; M. Lukowich, Hou 10:57; R. Thomas, Ind (major) 16:12; M. Lukowich, Hou 16:12; M. Lukowich, Hou (major) 16:12; J. Schella, Hou (major) 18:34; R. Paiement, Ind (major) 18:34. |
| Second Period - 3. Houston, C. Connor 1:50. 4. Houston, J. Gray (A. McLeod, T. Ruskowski) 4:50. 5. Houston, R. Preston (L. Lund, S. West) 9:04. 6. Houston, L. Lund (S. West, A. Lacroix) 18:22. |
| Penalties: J. Gray, Hou 2:16; G. Marotte, Ind 10:27; C. Connor, Hou 19:30. |
| Third Period - 7. Houston, J. Gray (L. Hale, A. Lacroix) 7:52. 8. Indianapolis, G. Marotte 13:45. |
| Penalties: A. McLeod, Hou 2:46; J. Tonelli, Hou 14:16; K. Morrison, Ind 14:16; P. Popiel, Hou 17:09. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 10 | 19 | 11 | - | 40 | | Indianapolis | 12 | 12 | 12 | - | 36 |
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| Goaltending: E. Wakely, Hou (60:00 36 shots, 35 saves W). G. Inness, Ind, P. McDuffe, Ind. |
| Attendance: 7,877. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| Indianapolis Coach: Ron Ingram. |
