| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Chicago Cougars 5 at Cleveland Crusaders 2 |
| Cleveland Arena |
| February 24, 1973 |
|
| First Period - 1. Chicago, R. Morris (D. Lodboa, R. Anderson) 9:24. |
| Penalties: T. Hodgson, Cle 0:33; L. Cahan, Chi 4:13; R. Hopiavuori, Cle 18:14. |
| Second Period - 2. Chicago, D. Lodboa (R. Fleming, B. Liddington) 2:10. 3. Cleveland, J. McMasters (R. Pumple, J. Wiste) 4:40. 4. Cleveland, G. Pinder (J. Hardy, W. Muloin) 6:33. 5. Chicago, R. Paiement (B. Sicinski, J. Popiel) 15:33. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Third Period - 6. Chicago, B. Liddington (B. Whitlock, J. Benzelock) 5:38. 7. Chicago, B. Whitlock 19:18. |
| Penalties: G. Pinder, Cle 8:44; R. Morris, Chi 11:11; G. Pinder, Cle 19:25. |
| Shots: |
| Chicago | 11 | 15 | 15 | - | 41 | | Cleveland | 10 | 9 | 14 | - | 33 |
|
| Goaltending: A. Gill, Chi (60:00 33 shots, 31 saves W). B. Whidden, Cle (60:00 L). |
| Attendance: 9,957. |
| Chicago Coach: Marcel Pronovost. |
| Cleveland Coach: Bill Needham. |
