| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 4 at New England Whalers 1 |
| Boston Garden |
| April 1, 1974 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, H. Harris 1:36. |
| Penalties: L. Pleau, NE 1:55; P. Popiel, Hou 4:16; D. Grierson, Hou 14:32. |
| Second Period - 2. Houston, D. Grierson (J. Szura) 7:13. 3. Houston, D. Grierson (J. Stanfield) 8:08. |
| Penalties: R. Jordan, NE 4:49; G. Labossiere, Hou 11:01; P. Popiel, Hou 13:25; B. Selwood, NE 15:13; J. Schella, Hou 17:15. |
| Third Period - 4. Houston, B. Prentice (G. Williamson, L. Lund) 4:24. 5. Houston, J. Stanfield (D. Grierson, G. Labossiere) 13:46. |
| Penalties: J. Sherrit, Hou 9:03; R. Jordan, NE 11:47; G. Labossiere, Hou 15:23. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 4 | 17 | 9 | - | 30 | | New England | 10 | 11 | 10 | - | 31 |
|
| Goaltending: R. Grahame, Hou (60:00 31 shots, 30 saves W). A. Smith, NE (60:00 30 shots, 26 saves L). |
| Attendance: 14,711. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| New England Coach: Ron Ryan. |
