| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 4 at New England Whalers 2 |
| Boston Arena |
| December 29, 1972 |
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| First Period - 1. Houston, L. Lund (D. Grierson) 11:20. 2. New England, B. Selwood (P. Hurley, T. Caffery) 19:55. |
| Penalties: B. McDonald, Hou 5:54; K. Mortson, Hou 12:02; K. Mortson, Hou 18:48; K. Mortson, Hou (major) 18:48; R. Ley, NE (major) 18:48. |
| Second Period - 3. Houston, L. Lund (L. Hale) 2:47. 4. Houston, F. Hughes (G. Labossiere, P. Popiel) 13:26. |
| Penalties: T. Green, NE 7:06. |
| Third Period - 5. New England, L. Pleau (P. Hurley, T. Webster) 8:54. 6. Houston, G. Labossiere (M. Hall, F. Hughes) 13:10. |
| Penalties: G. Labossiere, Hou 7:02. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 10 | 11 | 10 | - | 31 | | New England | 13 | 12 | 11 | - | 36 |
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| Goaltending: W. Rutledge, Hou (60:00 36 shots, 34 saves W). B. Landon, NE (60:00 31 shots, 27 saves L). |
| Attendance: 3,981. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| New England Coach: Jack Kelley. |
