| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 3 at Minnesota Fighting Saints 2 |
| Saint Paul Auditorium |
| December 15, 1972 |
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| First Period - 1. Houston, M. Hall (G. Labossiere, L. Hale) 5:09. |
| Penalties: L. Lund, Hou 3:36; T. Ball, Min 5:42; K. Christiansen, Min 8:58; D. McCallum, Hou 11:57. |
| Second Period - 2. Minnesota, F. Sanders 3:11. 3. Minnesota, W. Connelly (G. Morrison, M. McMahon) 15:16. 4. Houston, D. McCallum (G. Labossiere, M. Hall) 17:57. |
| Penalties: J. Schella, Hou 3:28; G. Konik, Min 8:43; L. Lund, Hou 8:43; P. Popiel, Hou 9:06; T. Hampson, Min 11:40; T. Hampson, Min (misconduct) 11:40; T. Taylor, Hou 13:47; J. Arbour, Min 13:47. |
| Third Period - 5. Houston, J. Stanfield (J. Schella, K. Mortson) 12:50. |
| Penalties: M. Hall, Hou 6:36. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 11 | 10 | 4 | - | 25 | | Minnesota | 8 | 14 | 12 | - | 34 |
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| Goaltending: W. Rutledge, Hou (60:00 34 shots, 32 saves W). J. McCartan, Min (60:00 25 shots, 22 saves L). |
| Attendance: 3,947. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| Minnesota Coach: Glen Sonmor. |
