| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 4 at Chicago Cougars 2 |
| International Amphitheater |
| January 17, 1973 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, T. Sheehy (K. Ahearn, J. Dorey) 9:56. |
| Penalties: B. Whitlock, Chi 19:17. |
| Second Period - 2. New England, L. Pleau (P. Hurley, B. Selwood) 0:16. 3. Chicago, R. Morris (R. Fleming, D. Proceviat) 17:37. |
| Penalties: J. Dorey, NE 3:15; R. Ley, NE 10:16. |
| Third Period - 4. New England, J. Danby (K. Ahearn, M. Hyndman) 6:20. 5. New England, K. Ahearn (M. Hyndman, T. Green) 6:42. 6. Chicago, B. Sicinski (J. Popiel, R. Anderson) 14:56. |
| Penalties: D. Lodboa, Chi 3:47. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 11 | 6 | 7 | - | 24 | | Chicago | 4 | 7 | 8 | - | 19 |
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| Goaltending: A. Smith, NE (60:00 19 shots, 17 saves W). A. Gill, Chi (60:00 24 shots, 20 saves L). |
| Attendance: 2,980. |
| New England Coach: Jack Kelley. |
| Chicago Coach: Marcel Pronovost. |
