| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Ottawa Nationals 3 at Cleveland Crusaders 6 |
| Cleveland Arena |
| November 16, 1972 |
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| First Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: G. Jarrett, Cle 1:35; M. Amodeo, Ott 9:30; T. Hodgson, Cle 9:30; B. Leduc, Ott 13:24; T. Hodgson, Cle 13:24; M. Amodeo, Ott 15:37. |
| Second Period - 1. Cleveland, R. Buchanan (G. Jarrett, B. Dillabough) 6:09. 2. Cleveland, R. Buchanan (R. Clearwater, B. Dillabough) 10:12. 3. Ottawa, R. Climie (B. Conacher, W. Carleton) 17:31. 4. Ottawa, G. Trottier (B. Leduc, B. Charlebois) 19:56. |
| Penalties: W. Carleton, Ott 5:33; J. Hanna, Cle 14:58. |
| Third Period - 5. Cleveland, R. Buchanan (B. Dillabough, G. Jarrett) 0:42. 6. Cleveland, G. Jarrett (R. Buchanan, J. McMasters) 9:11. 7. Cleveland, P. Andrea (J. Hardy, B. Horton) 16:17. 8. Ottawa, S. King (M. Amodeo, R. Climie) 18:17. 9. Cleveland, R. Buchanan 18:52. |
| Penalties: J. Hardy, Cle 1:47; R. Buchanan, Cle 4:27; G. Kirk, Ott 4:27. |
| Shots: |
| Ottawa | 15 | 13 | 11 | - | 39 | | Cleveland | 10 | 10 | 8 | - | 28 |
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| Goaltending: L. Binkley, Ott (60:00 L). B. Whidden, Cle (60:00 39 shots, 36 saves W). |
| Attendance: 2,348. |
| Ottawa Coach: Bill Harris. |
| Cleveland Coach: Bill Needham. |
