| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 4 at Indianapolis Racers 3 |
| Market Square Arena |
| January 20, 1978 |
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| First Period - 1. Indianapolis, M. Parizeau (R. Patenaude, G. Marotte) 18:13. |
| Penalties: S. Campbell, Hou 3:46; G. Marotte, Ind 8:05; C. Connor, Hou 12:30; K. Devine, Ind 12:30; J. Schella, Hou 15:39. |
| Second Period - 2. Houston, R. Preston (T. Ruskowski, S. Campbell) 2:26. 3. Houston, R. Preston (A. McLeod, M. Lukowich) 6:01. |
| Penalties: D. Fortier, Ind 1:54; K. Block, Ind 10:27; S. Campbell, Hou 10:48; S. Campbell, Hou 10:48; D. Larway, Hou 19:01. |
| Third Period - 4. Indianapolis, K. Morrison (K. Devine, D. Maggs) 7:07. 5. Houston, D. Larway (A. Lacroix, P. Popiel) 14:10. 6. Houston, A. Lacroix (D. Larway, P. Popiel) 17:59. 7. Indianapolis, R. Thomas (D. Fortier, C. St. Sauveur) 18:28. |
| Penalties: C. Connor, Hou 5:42; C. Connor, Hou (major) 5:42; R. Paiement, Ind (major) 5:42. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 8 | 11 | 11 | - | 30 | | Indianapolis | 16 | 12 | 17 | - | 45 |
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| Goaltending: E. Wakely, Hou (60:00 45 shots, 42 saves W). G. Inness, Ind (60:00 30 shots, 26 saves L). |
| Attendance: 6,043. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| Indianapolis Coach: Ron Ingram. |
