| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Cleveland Crusaders 2 at Houston Aeros 4 |
| Sam Houston Coliseum |
| November 19, 1972 |
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| First Period - 1. Cleveland, J. Hardy 6:35. 2. Houston, K. Mortson (M. Hall, G. Labossiere) 14:02. |
| Penalties: G. Jarrett, Cle 5:53; G. Pinder, Cle 9:08; P. Popiel, Hou 18:25. |
| Second Period - 3. Houston, K. Mortson (G. Labossiere, D. Grierson) 13:04. |
| Penalties: B. Horton, Cle 7:04; G. Jarrett, Cle 12:06; J. Schella, Hou 18:50. |
| Third Period - 4. Cleveland, P. Shmyr (G. Jarrett) 1:32. 5. Houston, G. Harris (B. McDonald, E. Hoesktra) 5:19. 6. Houston, K. Mortson (G. Labossiere) 16:07. |
| Penalties: G. Pinder, Cle 3:23; P. Popiel, Hou 7:16; J. Hanna, Cle 13:30; B. McDonald, Hou 13:30. |
| Shots: |
| Cleveland | 8 | 6 | 8 | - | 22 | | Houston | 6 | 7 | 10 | - | 23 |
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| Goaltending: G. Cheevers, Cle (60:00 23 shots, 19 saves L). D. McLeod, Hou (60:00 22 shots, 20 saves W). |
| Attendance: 3,769. |
| Cleveland Coach: Bill Needham. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
