| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Chicago Cougars 2 at Houston Aeros 6 |
| Sam Houston Coliseum |
| January 13, 1973 |
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| First Period - 1. Houston, M. Hall (B. McDonald, P. Popiel) 1:44. 2. Houston, P. Popiel (E. Hoesktra, G. Harris) 4:25. 3. Houston, G. Harris (P. Popiel) 8:50. |
| Penalties: R. Anderson, Chi 3:37; T. Taylor, Hou 14:39; R. Paiement, Chi 17:19; B. McDonald, Hou 17:19; J. Schella, Hou 18:16. |
| Second Period - 4. Houston, G. Harris (L. Lund) 2:16. 5. Houston, T. Taylor (B. McDonald) 13:37. |
| Penalties: R. Paiement, Chi 5:46; L. Lund, Hou 12:14. |
| Third Period - 6. Chicago, R. Fleming (L. Mavety, B. Sicinski) 10:40. 7. Houston, G. Labossiere (P. Popiel) 15:55. 8. Chicago, R. Fleming (B. Whitlock, R. Morris) 17:53. |
| Penalties: J. Schella, Hou 9:01; R. Zaine, Chi 14:17; D. Grierson, Hou 17:27; P. Popiel, Hou 18:28. |
| Shots: |
| Chicago | 14 | 10 | 11 | - | 35 | | Houston | 8 | 12 | 11 | - | 31 |
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| Goaltending: P. Menard, Chi, A. Gill, Chi. W. Rutledge, Hou (60:00 35 shots, 33 saves W). |
| Attendance: 6,744. |
| Chicago Coach: Marcel Pronovost. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
