| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Chicago Cougars 4 at Houston Aeros 5 |
| Sam Houston Coliseum |
| January 15, 1973 |
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| First Period - 1. Houston, G. Labossiere 3:22. 2. Chicago, L. Mavety (R. Fleming) 17:25. |
| Penalties: L. Lund, Hou 14:35; T. Taylor, Hou 16:58. |
| Second Period - 3. Chicago, L. Mavety (D. Sarrazin) 2:06. 4. Houston, D. McCallum (E. Hoesktra) 13:00. 5. Chicago, B. Liddington (B. Whitlock, J. Benzelock) 19:42. |
| Penalties: J. Schella, Hou 10:15; L. Mavety, Chi 10:15. |
| Third Period - 6. Houston, L. Hale 4:15. 7. Houston, G. Harris (D. McCallum) 10:08. 8. Chicago, J. Popiel (R. Paiement, B. Sicinski) 14:05. 9. Houston, B. Smith 16:34. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| Chicago | 11 | 10 | 6 | - | 27 | | Houston | 9 | 18 | 12 | - | 39 |
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| Goaltending: A. Gill, Chi (60:00 39 shots, 34 saves L). D. McLeod, Hou (60:00 27 shots, 23 saves W). |
| Attendance: 3,164. |
| Chicago Coach: Marcel Pronovost. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
