| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 0 at Cleveland Crusaders 1 |
| Cleveland Arena |
| January 5, 1974 |
|
| First Period - 1. Cleveland, G. Jarrett (S. Krake, G. Erickson) 1:55. |
| Penalties: W. Hillman, Cle 14:13. |
| Second Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Third Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: B. Selwood, NE 12:09. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 10 | 6 | 8 | - | 24 | | Cleveland | 13 | 13 | 11 | - | 37 |
|
| Goaltending: B. Berglund, NE (60:00 37 shots, 36 saves L). G. Cheevers, Cle (60:00 24 shots, 24 saves W). |
| Attendance: 7,957. |
| New England Coach: Ron Ryan. |
| Cleveland Coach: Bill Needham. |
