| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 5 at Vancouver Blazers 3 |
| Pacific Coliseum |
| December 9, 1973 |
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| First Period - 1. Houston, J. Schella (J. Sherrit, G. Howe) 1:21. 2. Vancouver, B. Campbell (D. Lawson) 5:23. 3. Houston, F. Hughes (G. Howe, P. Popiel) 6:46. 4. Houston, F. Hughes (L. Lund, A. Hinse) 7:08. |
| Penalties: C. Campbell, Van 6:41; P. Popiel, Hou 12:29; M. Myers, Van 19:18. |
| Second Period - 5. Houston, L. Lund (B. Prentice, A. Hinse) 8:16. 6. Houston, F. Hughes (L. Lund, A. Hinse) 8:24. |
| Penalties: B. Prentice, Hou 18:37. |
| Third Period - 7. Vancouver, M. Myers (R. MacSweyn) 7:43. 8. Vancouver, J. Migneault (C. St. Sauveur, M. Myers) 14:57. |
| Penalties: G. Howe, Hou 18:29. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 19 | 9 | 7 | - | 35 | | Vancouver | 13 | 6 | 9 | - | 28 |
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| Goaltending: D. McLeod, Hou (60:00 28 shots, 25 saves W). G. Gardner, Van, P. Donnelly, Van. |
| Attendance: 10,685. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| Vancouver Coach: Andy Bathgate. |
