| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 4 at Houston Aeros 1 |
| Sam Houston Coliseum |
| October 18, 1972 |
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| First Period - 1. Houston, T. Taylor (G. Labossiere, M. Hall) 2:21. 2. New England, T. Webster (L. Pleau) 4:19. |
| Penalties: J. Cunniff, NE 1:48; P. Hurley, NE 8:37; D. McCallum, Hou 14:45; L. Hale, Hou 19:54; T. Webster, NE 19:54. |
| Second Period - 3. New England, T. Webster (J. Dorey) 2:01. 4. New England, J. Cunniff (M. Hyndman) 15:40. |
| Penalties: J. Schella, Hou 5:24; P. Popiel, Hou 7:36; L. Lund, Hou 7:36; T. Webster, NE 16:29; P. Popiel, Hou 16:29. |
| Third Period - 5. New England, T. Webster 9:26. |
| Penalties: J. Schella, Hou 6:19; R. Jordan, NE 9:14; D. Grierson, Hou 12:09; J. Schella, Hou 12:09. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 10 | 12 | 7 | - | 29 | | Houston | 9 | 10 | 4 | - | 23 |
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| Goaltending: B. Landon, NE (60:00 23 shots, 22 saves W). W. Rutledge, Hou (60:00 29 shots, 25 saves L). |
| Attendance: 2,127. |
| New England Coach: Jack Kelley. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
