| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 1 at New York Raiders 5 |
| Madison Square Garden |
| March 14, 1973 |
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| First Period - 1. New York, W. Rivers (K. Block, B. Sheehan) 3:57. 2. New York, B. Sheehan (R. Ward) 12:16. 3. New York, R. Ward (K. Block, G. Peacosh) 13:16. 4. Houston, K. Mortson (M. Hall, D. Grierson) 19:49. |
| Penalties: D. McCallum, Hou 2:29; J. Gauthier, NY 5:29; D. McCallum, Hou 11:26; T. Taylor, Hou 16:37. |
| Second Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: H. Willis, NY 3:32; L. Lund, Hou 10:31. |
| Third Period - 5. New York, W. Rivers (R. Ward, B. Bradley) 5:23. 6. New York, W. Olds (B. Jones, G. Peacosh) 11:04. |
| Penalties: J. Schella, Hou 14:04; L. Hale, Hou 16:07; B. Jones, NY 16:17; B. Speer, NY 17:03. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 11 | 18 | 6 | - | 35 | | New York | 19 | 10 | 12 | - | 41 |
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| Goaltending: W. Rutledge, Hou (60:00 41 shots, 36 saves L). P. Donnelly, NY (60:00 35 shots, 34 saves W). |
| Attendance: 5,199. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| New York Coach: Camille Henry. |
