| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Chicago Cougars 0 at Houston Aeros 3 |
| Sam Houston Coliseum |
| December 29, 1973 |
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| First Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: T. Taylor, Hou 4:44; L. Mavety, Chi 6:55; J. Popiel, Chi 10:25; J. Popiel, Chi (major) 10:25; J. Schella, Hou 10:25; J. Schella, Hou 10:25; J. Schella, Hou (major) 10:25. |
| Second Period - 1. Houston, Mark Howe (G. Howe, J. Sherrit) 8:07. |
| Penalties: L. Mavety, Chi 5:57; L. Mavety, Chi 8:42; L. Hale, Hou 13:27. |
| Third Period - 2. Houston, G. Howe (J. Sherrit, Mark Howe) 11:05. 3. Houston, G. Labossiere (T. Taylor) 12:34. |
| Penalties: J. Schella, Hou 2:06; L. Mavety, Chi 5:30; L. Lund, Hou 5:30; G. Howe, Hou 7:28; G. Harris, Hou 11:48; A. Hinse, Hou 13:54; T. Taylor, Hou 16:05. |
| Shots: |
| Chicago | 15 | 6 | 11 | - | 32 | | Houston | 9 | 8 | 9 | - | 26 |
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| Goaltending: C. Newton, Chi (60:00 26 shots, 23 saves L). R. Grahame, Hou (60:00 32 shots, 32 saves W). |
| Attendance: 6,728. |
| Chicago Coach: Pat Stapleton. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |