| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Indianapolis Racers 2 at Houston Aeros 1 |
| The Summit |
| January 7, 1978 |
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| First Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: M. Parizeau, Ind 4:52; D. Larway, Hou 7:15; T. Ruskowski, Hou 13:01. |
| Second Period - 1. Indianapolis, K. Morrison (M. Parizeau) 16:12. |
| Penalties: D. Maggs, Ind 1:28; P. Popiel, Hou 4:01; J. Gray, Hou 7:53; T. Ruskowski, Hou 16:37. |
| Third Period - 2. Houston, T. Taylor (T. Ruskowski) 14:05. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Overtime - 3. Indianapolis, K. Devine (R. Paiement, B. Stoughton) 8:21. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| Indianapolis | 10 | 9 | 11 | 1 | - | 31 | | Houston | 7 | 7 | 5 | 0 | - | 19 |
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| Goaltending: G. Inness, Ind (68:21 19 shots, 18 saves W). E. Wakely, Hou (68:21 31 shots, 29 saves L). |
| Attendance: 7,768. |
| Indianapolis Coach: Ron Ingram. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
