| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 6 at New England Whalers 1 |
| Boston Arena |
| March 27, 1973 |
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| First Period - 1. Houston, F. Hughes (E. Hoesktra, B. Prentice) 14:55. 2. Houston, P. Popiel (J. Schella, G. Labossiere) 15:08. 3. Houston, T. Taylor (M. Hall) 18:28. |
| Penalties: P. Hurley, NE 15:03. |
| Second Period - 4. New England, B. Selby (T. Webster, P. Hurley) 2:02. |
| Penalties: B. McDonald, Hou 1:39; D. McCallum, Hou 9:59; E. Hoesktra, Hou 10:47; P. Popiel, Hou 12:28; P. Popiel, Hou (misconduct) 12:28. |
| Third Period - 5. Houston, G. Labossiere (B. McDonald, J. Schella) 0:45. 6. Houston, B. Smith (G. Labossiere, R. Larose) 6:18. 7. Houston, K. Mortson 15:57. |
| Penalties: T. Caffery, NE 1:45; D. Grierson, Hou (major) 5:08; J. Cunniff, NE (major) 5:08. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 14 | 10 | 10 | - | 34 | | New England | 9 | 12 | 14 | - | 35 |
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| Goaltending: W. Rutledge, Hou (60:00 35 shots, 34 saves W). B. Landon, NE (60:00 34 shots, 28 saves L). |
| Attendance: 3,426. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| New England Coach: Jack Kelley. |
