| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Minnesota Fighting Saints 1 at Houston Aeros 4 |
| Sam Houston Coliseum |
| February 25, 1973 |
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| First Period - 1. Houston, B. McDonald (P. Popiel) 6:10. 2. Houston, T. Taylor (B. McDonald, L. Lund) 13:08. 3. Minnesota, B. Klatt (T. Hampson, W. Connelly) 16:03. 4. Houston, T. Taylor (B. McDonald, L. Lund) 18:37. |
| Penalties: L. Hale, Hou (major) 4:23; T. Ryan, Min (major) 4:23; R. Larose, Hou 7:19; J. Arbour, Min 10:07; J. McCartan, Min 13:08; T. Taylor, Hou 13:08; L. Hale, Hou 15:48; T. Taylor, Hou 15:48. |
| Second Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Third Period - 5. Houston, G. Harris (K. Mortson, E. Hoesktra) 9:25. |
| Penalties: L. Lilyholm, Min 2:44; P. Popiel, Hou 14:25; L. Hale, Hou 15:58; F. Sanders, Min (major) 17:55; F. Sanders, Min (misconduct) 17:55; L. Hale, Hou 17:55; L. Hale, Hou 17:55; L. Hale, Hou (game misconduct) 17:55; D. Paradise, Min 17:55; D. Paradise, Min 17:55; D. Paradise, Min (misconduct) 17:55; P. Popiel, Hou (misconduct) 17:55. |
| Shots: |
| Minnesota | 12 | 16 | 15 | - | 43 | | Houston | 10 | 4 | 13 | - | 27 |
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| Goaltending: J. McCartan, Min (60:00 27 shots, 23 saves L). W. Rutledge, Hou (60:00 43 shots, 42 saves W). |
| Attendance: 5,317. |
| Minnesota Coach: Harry Neale. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
