| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Ottawa Nationals 2 at Houston Aeros 5 |
| Sam Houston Coliseum |
| January 21, 1973 |
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| First Period - 1. Ottawa, R. Cunningham (G. Kirk) 2:58. |
| Penalties: T. Taylor, Hou 3:15; B. Leduc, Ott 12:10; D. Grierson, Hou 15:45; D. McCallum, Hou 18:52. |
| Second Period - 2. Ottawa, T. Martin (S. King) 2:22. 3. Houston, D. Grierson (T. Taylor, P. Popiel) 2:54. 4. Houston, D. Grierson (L. Lund, T. Taylor) 3:56. 5. Houston, T. Taylor (D. Grierson, L. Lund) 16:15. |
| Penalties: D. McCallum, Hou 2:05; R. Larose, Hou 7:20; Ott bench (served by T. Martin) 9:54. |
| Third Period - 6. Houston, G. Harris (E. Hoesktra) 14:16. 7. Houston, G. Labossiere (D. McCallum) 15:12. |
| Penalties: D. Grierson, Hou 3:32; J. Gibson, Ott 3:32; J. Schella, Hou 7:27; D. McLeod, Hou 16:41. |
| Shots: |
| Ottawa | 6 | 10 | 14 | - | 30 | | Houston | 12 | 10 | 10 | - | 32 |
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| Goaltending: G. Gratton, Ott (60:00 32 shots, 27 saves L). D. McLeod, Hou (60:00 30 shots, 28 saves W). |
| Attendance: 3,785. |
| Ottawa Coach: Bill Harris. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
