| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Los Angeles Sharks 5 at Houston Aeros 2 |
| Sam Houston Coliseum |
| January 30, 1973 |
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| First Period - 1. Los Angeles, J. Szura (T. Gilmore) 17:22. |
| Penalties: J. Niekamp, LA 4:18; K. Mortson, Hou 6:47. |
| Second Period - 2. Los Angeles, T. Serviss (F. Speck) 4:34. 3. Houston, B. Smith (G. Harris, J. Popiel) 5:09. 4. Houston, D. Grierson (G. Kannegiesser) 8:40. 5. Los Angeles, A. White 10:02. 6. Los Angeles, G. Veneruzzo (A. White) 11:02. |
| Penalties: D. McCallum, Hou 2:48; G. Odrowski, LA 3:42; T. Serviss, LA 4:15. |
| Third Period - 7. Los Angeles, B. Crashley (F. Speck, T. Serviss) 3:48. |
| Penalties: F. Hughes, Hou 3:15; J. Szura, LA 6:50. |
| Shots: |
| Los Angeles | 7 | 6 | 4 | - | 17 | | Houston | 14 | 9 | 4 | - | 27 |
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| Goaltending: G. Gardner, LA (60:00 27 shots, 25 saves W). D. McLeod, Hou (60:00 17 shots, 12 saves L). |
| Attendance: 4,136. |
| Los Angeles Coach: Terry Slater. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
