| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Cleveland Crusaders 2 at Houston Aeros 2 |
| Sam Houston Coliseum |
| December 16, 1973 |
|
| First Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: R. Walker, Cle 12:02; Mark Howe, Hou 16:58. |
| Second Period - 1. Cleveland, P. Andrea (G. Pinder, L. Hillman) 1:12. |
| Penalties: P. Shmyr, Cle 5:54; T. Taylor, Hou 18:03. |
| Third Period - 2. Cleveland, J. Wiste (G. Pinder, L. Hillman) 5:23. 3. Houston, P. Popiel (J. Sherrit, Mark Howe) 7:26. 4. Houston, T. Taylor (M. Hall, G. Labossiere) 17:43. |
| Penalties: N. Cournoyer, Cle 12:00; Marty Howe, Hou 12:00. |
| Overtime - No scoring. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| Cleveland | 11 | 9 | 9 | 4 | - | 33 | | Houston | 16 | 10 | 8 | 4 | - | 38 |
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| Goaltending: G. Cheevers, Cle (70:00 38 shots, 36 saves T). R. Grahame, Hou (70:00 33 shots, 31 saves T). |
| Attendance: 5,130. |
| Cleveland Coach: Bill Needham. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
