| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 3 at Quebec Nordiques 5 |
| Le Colisee |
| October 24, 1972 |
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| First Period - 1. Quebec, R. Leclerc (J. Gendron, M. Parizeau) 7:54. 2. Quebec, R. Leclerc (K. Desjardine, M. Archambault) 16:28. |
| Penalties: D. McCallum, Hou 3:13; G. Labossiere, Hou 7:35; P. Popiel, Hou 9:47; F. Lacombe, Que 9:47; G. Labossiere, Hou 11:39; T. Taylor, Hou 17:15. |
| Second Period - 3. Quebec, M. Parizeau 8:43. 4. Houston, M. Hall (R. Larose, D. Grierson) 12:03. 5. Quebec, B. Guindon (J. Payette, J. Tremblay) 12:28. |
| Penalties: R. Leclerc, Que 10:11; G. Labossiere, Hou 10:46; M. Archambault, Que 10:46; R. Leclerc, Que (misconduct) 16:43. |
| Third Period - 6. Quebec, M. Parizeau (B. Guindon, P. Guite) 11:42. 7. Houston, D. McCallum (D. Grierson, F. Hughes) 12:00. 8. Houston, P. Popiel (E. Hoesktra, G. Harris) 14:30. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 11 | 11 | 12 | - | 34 | | Quebec | 12 | 10 | 11 | - | 33 |
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| Goaltending: D. McLeod, Hou (60:00 33 shots, 28 saves L). S. Aubry, Que (60:00 34 shots, 31 saves W). |
| Attendance: 6,245. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| Quebec Coach: Maurice Filion. |
