| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 3 at Houston Aeros 0 |
| The Summit |
| January 28, 1978 |
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| First Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: J. Hughes, Hou 9:26; J. McKenzie, NE 14:35; G. Howe, NE 18:18. |
| Second Period - 1. New England, J. Mayer 2:57. 2. New England, G. Roberts (G. Howe, Mark Howe) 12:24. |
| Penalties: R. Preston, Hou 3:55; C. Connor, Hou 7:13; G. Howe, NE 9:34; R. Ley, NE 10:18; D. Larway, Hou 10:18; D. Bolduc, NE 19:37. |
| Third Period - 3. New England, G. Carroll (R. Ley, M. Antonovich) 6:31. |
| Penalties: G. Roberts, NE 6:15; D. Larway, Hou 6:15; J. Mayer, NE 9:28; J. McKenzie, NE 17:11; T. Ruskowski, Hou (misconduct) 19:08. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 8 | 10 | 8 | - | 26 | | Houston | 12 | 6 | 10 | - | 28 |
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| Goaltending: A. Smith, NE (60:00 28 shots, 28 saves W). E. Wakely, Hou (60:00 26 shots, 23 saves L). |
| Attendance: 10,744. |
| Referee: Peter Moffat. |
| New England Coach: Harry Neale. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
