| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Minnesota Fighting Saints 6 at Houston Aeros 3 |
| Sam Houston Coliseum |
| February 5, 1973 |
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| First Period - 1. Minnesota, F. Sanders (G. Konik) 0:24. 2. Minnesota, G. Morrison (K. Christiansen, J. Johnson) 3:27. 3. Minnesota, L. Lilyholm (F. Sanders, B. MacMillan) 17:21. |
| Penalties: P. Popiel, Hou 3:20; G. Konik, Min 7:22; D. McCallum, Hou 17:30. |
| Second Period - 4. Houston, D. Grierson (T. Taylor, L. Lund) 9:00. 5. Minnesota, B. Young (J. Johnson) 17:06. |
| Penalties: T. Hampson, Min 8:20; T. Taylor, Hou 9:20; L. Lilyholm, Min 15:58; F. Hughes, Hou 15:58. |
| Third Period - 6. Minnesota, M. McMahon (B. MacMillan) 8:06. 7. Houston, T. Taylor (D. Grierson) 9:18. 8. Minnesota, J. Johnson (B. Young, D. Paradise) 11:32. 9. Houston, G. Harris (E. Hoesktra) 13:23. |
| Penalties: P. Popiel, Hou 12:47. |
| Shots: |
| Minnesota | 16 | 4 | 14 | - | 34 | | Houston | 11 | 8 | 16 | - | 35 |
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| Goaltending: J. McCartan, Min (60:00 35 shots, 32 saves W). D. McLeod, Hou (60:00 34 shots, 28 saves L). |
| Attendance: 3,119. |
| Minnesota Coach: Glen Sonmor. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
