| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Minnesota Fighting Saints 1 at Houston Aeros 5 |
| Sam Houston Coliseum |
| October 19, 1972 |
|
| First Period - 1. Houston, G. Harris (J. Schella) 6:55. 2. Houston, G. Labossiere (T. Taylor, M. Hall) 15:37. |
| Penalties: M. Antonovich, Min 3:40; L. Lund, Hou 3:40; D. McCallum, Hou 6:05. |
| Second Period - 3. Minnesota, M. Antonovich (J. Johnson) 11:47. 4. Houston, G. Labossiere (T. Taylor, G. Kannegiesser) 17:09. |
| Penalties: G. Kannegiesser, Hou 9:51; G. Labossiere, Hou 17:47; M. McMahon, Min 17:47. |
| Third Period - 5. Houston, G. Labossiere (D. Grierson, G. Kannegiesser) 6:11. 6. Houston, G. Harris (E. Hoesktra, D. McCallum) 8:13. |
| Penalties: G. Konik, Min 6:02; L. Hale, Hou 15:51. |
| Shots: |
| Minnesota | 10 | 13 | 11 | - | 34 | | Houston | 10 | 12 | 11 | - | 33 |
|
| Goaltending: J. McCartan, Min (60:00 33 shots, 28 saves L). D. McLeod, Hou (60:00 34 shots, 33 saves W). |
| Attendance: 3,476. |
| Minnesota Coach: Glen Sonmor. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
