| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 5 at Chicago Cougars 0 |
| International Amphitheater |
| January 11, 1973 |
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| First Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: L. Hale, Hou 9:22; B. Sicinski, Chi 11:05. |
| Second Period - 1. Houston, D. McCallum (T. Taylor) 2:59. 2. Houston, M. Hall (G. Labossiere) 7:49. 3. Houston, L. Hale (T. Taylor, D. Grierson) 14:08. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Third Period - 4. Houston, E. Hoesktra 11:12. 5. Houston, G. Harris (E. Hoesktra, J. Schella) 17:26. |
| Penalties: J. Schella, Hou 11:59; L. Hale, Hou 16:19. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 10 | 14 | 9 | - | 33 | | Chicago | 8 | 10 | 6 | - | 24 |
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| Goaltending: D. McLeod, Hou (60:00 24 shots, 24 saves W). A. Gill, Chi (60:00 35 shots, 30 saves L). |
| Attendance: 2,834. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| Chicago Coach: Marcel Pronovost. |
