| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Cleveland Crusaders 2 at Houston Aeros 0 |
| Sam Houston Coliseum |
| October 21, 1973 |
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| First Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: R. Neale, Cle 1:13; P. Popiel, Hou 1:13; L. Hillman, Cle 5:15; L. Lund, Hou 5:15; G. Jarrett, Cle 17:10; G. Howe, Hou 17:42. |
| Second Period - 1. Cleveland, R. Buchanan (L. Hillman, T. Edur) 10:58. |
| Penalties: B. Young, Cle 4:39; J. Schella, Hou (major) 9:54; W. Rutledge, Hou 14:15; Marty Howe, Hou 17:11; R. Walker, Cle 17:11. |
| Third Period - 2. Cleveland, J. Wiste (G. Pinder) 17:25. |
| Penalties: R. Clearwater, Cle 5:30; M. Hall, Hou 6:51; W. Muloin, Cle 6:51. |
| Shots: |
| Cleveland | 7 | 13 | 5 | - | 25 | | Houston | 9 | 8 | 22 | - | 39 |
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| Goaltending: G. Cheevers, Cle (60:00 39 shots, 39 saves W). W. Rutledge, Hou (60:00 25 shots, 23 saves L). |
| Attendance: 7,884. |
| Cleveland Coach: Bill Needham. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
