| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Philadelphia Blazers 0 at Cleveland Crusaders 8 |
| Cleveland Arena |
| December 25, 1972 |
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| First Period - 1. Cleveland, P. Andrea (J. Hanna, P. Shmyr) 12:21. 2. Cleveland, P. Andrea (P. Shmyr) pp 16:27. 3. Cleveland, B. Dillabough (G. Erickson) sh 17:05. |
| Penalties: R. Campeau, Phi 2:06; G. Jarrett, Cle 7:13; J. McMasters, Cle 11:06; J. McKenzie, Phi 13:06; R. Campeau, Phi 14:38; J. Hardy, Cle 16:49; B. Horton, Cle 19:49. |
| Second Period - 4. Cleveland, G. Pinder (G. Jarrett, J. Hanna) 10:51. 5. Cleveland, G. Jarrett (G. Pinder, D. Brindley) pp 14:51. 6. Cleveland, J. Hardy (G. Pinder, G. Jarrett) 19:49. |
| Penalties: R. Plumb, Phi 11:56; J. McKenzie, Phi 14:33. |
| Third Period - 7. Cleveland, G. Erickson (T. Hodgson, J. Hardy) 4:00. 8. Cleveland, T. Hodgson (J. Hardy) 4:05. |
| Penalties: J. Hardy, Cle 10:45; B. Campbell, Phi 15:31. |
| Shots: |
| Philadelphia | 2 | 5 | 5 | - | 12 | | Cleveland | 15 | 19 | 16 | - | 50 |
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| Goaltending: B. Parent, Phi (42:55 35 shots, 30 saves), M. Paille, Phi (17:05 15 shots, 12 saves L). G. Cheevers, Cle (60:00 12 shots, 12 saves W). |
| Attendance: 1,517. |
| Referee: Ray Thomas. |
| Philadelphia Coach: Phil Watson. |
| Cleveland Coach: Bill Needham. |
