| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 2 at New York Raiders 3 |
| Madison Square Garden |
| October 21, 1972 |
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| First Period - 1. Houston, G. Harris (E. Hoesktra, J. Stanfield) 10:05. 2. New York, B. Sheehan (N. Ferguson, B. Perry) 18:15. |
| Penalties: G. Kannegiesser, Hou 0:58; K. Douglas, NY 7:02; J. Schella, Hou 12:31; K. Block, NY 13:07; J. Schella, Hou 17:29. |
| Second Period - 3. Houston, G. Labossiere (L. Hale) 12:03. 4. New York, W. Rivers (K. Block) 16:47. |
| Penalties: H. Willis, NY 5:26. |
| Third Period - 5. New York, B. Sheehan (C. Chartre, K. Block) 3:14. |
| Penalties: E. Hoesktra, Hou 2:29; D. McCallum, Hou 10:59. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 7 | 10 | 11 | - | 28 | | New York | 9 | 8 | 12 | - | 29 |
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| Goaltending: W. Rutledge, Hou (60:00 29 shots, 26 saves L). P. Donnelly, NY (60:00 28 shots, 26 saves W). |
| Attendance: 3,347. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| New York Coach: Camille Henry. |
