| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 3 at New York Golden Blades 2 |
| Madison Square Garden |
| November 17, 1973 |
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| First Period - 1. Houston, J. Schella (P. Popiel, G. Howe) 0:48. 2. Houston, M. Hall (G. Labossiere, J. Schella) 17:11. 3. Houston, G. Howe (J. Sherrit, Mark Howe) 18:23. 4. New York, K. Morrison (B. Jones, B. Morenz) 18:47. 5. New York, A. Lacroix (K. Morrison, B. Morenz) 19:43. |
| Penalties: L. Lund, Hou 0:22; R. Larose, NY 4:26; D. Grierson, Hou 6:53; L. Hale, Hou 7:21; A. Hinse, Hou 12:09. |
| Second Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: L. Lund, Hou 0:22; R. Larose, NY 4:26; D. Grierson, Hou 6:53; L. Hale, Hou 7:21; A. Hinse, Hou 12:09. |
| Third Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: Marty Howe, Hou 2:07; H. Howell, NY 11:09. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 9 | 8 | 10 | - | 27 | | New York | 8 | 12 | 5 | - | 25 |
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| Goaltending: W. Rutledge, Hou (60:00 25 shots, 23 saves W). J. Junkin, NY (60:00 27 shots, 24 saves L). |
| Attendance: 6,473. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| New York Coach: Camille Henry. |
