| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 5 at Minnesota Fighting Saints 2 |
| Saint Paul Civic Center |
| November 13, 1973 |
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| First Period - 1. Houston, T. Taylor (Marty Howe, G. Labossiere) 8:27. 2. Houston, A. Hinse (F. Hughes) 18:05. |
| Penalties: L. Hale, Hou 14:02; S. Cardwell, Min 14:02; P. Popiel, Hou 14:24. |
| Second Period - 3. Houston, F. Hughes (T. Taylor) 13:06. 4. Minnesota, W. Connelly (G. Morrison, M. Heatley) 15:00. |
| Penalties: Marty Howe, Hou 4:26; J. Arbour, Min 10:23; F. Hughes, Hou 11:15; G. Gallant, Min (major) 14:51; Mark Howe, Hou (major) 14:51; D. Paradise, Min 16:25. |
| Third Period - 5. Houston, M. Hall (Marty Howe, G. Labossiere) 9:21. 6. Houston, A. Hinse (F. Hughes) 12:29. 7. Minnesota, W. Connelly (J. Johnson, J. Arbour) 15:09. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 9 | 11 | 20 | - | 40 | | Minnesota | 13 | 9 | 14 | - | 36 |
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| Goaltending: W. Rutledge, Hou (60:00 36 shots, 34 saves W). J. Garrett, Min (60:00 40 shots, 35 saves L). |
| Attendance: 4,669. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| Minnesota Coach: Harry Neale. |
