| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Cleveland Crusaders 5 at Houston Aeros 0 |
| Sam Houston Coliseum |
| January 17, 1973 |
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| First Period - 1. Cleveland, J. Wiste (P. Andrea, J. Hanna) 11:47. |
| Penalties: P. Shmyr, Cle 0:44; D. Grierson, Hou 0:44; P. Andrea, Cle 2:35; G. Labossiere, Hou 2:35; G. Pinder, Cle (major) 9:41; P. Popiel, Hou 11:28; R. Clearwater, Cle 14:06. |
| Second Period - 2. Cleveland, R. Pumple (P. Andrea, J. Wiste) 4:04. 3. Cleveland, W. Muloin (P. Andrea, R. Clearwater) 9:13. |
| Penalties: G. Jarrett, Cle 11:38; G. Labossiere, Hou 13:50. |
| Third Period - 4. Cleveland, D. Brindley (G. Erickson) 3:55. 5. Cleveland, J. Wiste (T. Hodgson) 11:21. |
| Penalties: T. Taylor, Hou 1:02; G. Jarrett, Cle 10:42; L. Lund, Hou 10:42; R. Clearwater, Cle 13:42; K. Mortson, Hou 13:42. |
| Shots: |
| Cleveland | 14 | 9 | 3 | - | 26 | | Houston | 9 | 9 | 5 | - | 23 |
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| Goaltending: G. Cheevers, Cle (60:00 23 shots, 23 saves W). W. Rutledge, Hou (60:00 26 shots, 21 saves L). |
| Attendance: 3,228. |
| Cleveland Coach: Bill Needham. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
