| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Chicago Cougars 3 at New England Whalers 2 |
| Eastern States Coliseum |
| April 16, 1974 |
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| First Period - 1. Chicago, J. Hardy (P. Stapleton) 11:08. |
| Penalties: M. Byers, NE 2:28; L. Mavety, Chi 3:13; P. Stapleton, Chi 15:57. |
| Second Period - 2. New England, T. Webster (J. French, B. Selwood) 6:20. 3. New England, T. Webster (J. Dorey, T. Williams) 9:58. |
| Penalties: L. Mavety, Chi 5:08; H. Harris, NE 5:58; J. Benzelock, Chi 5:58; J. Watson, Chi 8:03; T. Green, NE 11:12; J. Dorey, NE 14:50; B. Selwood, NE 18:06. |
| Third Period - 4. Chicago, R. Backstrom (R. Fleming, G. Harris) 10:23. 5. Chicago, J. Popiel (B. Sicinski, D. Maggs) 13:26. |
| Penalties: R. Paiement, Chi (major) 1:21; B. Selwood, NE (major) 1:21; H. Harris, NE (major) 4:09; R. Ley, NE (major) 4:09; B. Liddington, Chi (major) 4:09; B. Coates, Chi 4:09; B. Coates, Chi (misconduct) 4:09; B. Coates, Chi (game misconduct) 4:09; P. Stapleton, Chi (misconduct) 4:09; P. Stapleton, Chi (game misconduct) 4:09; J. Dorey, NE 12:47. |
| Shots: |
| Chicago | 7 | 12 | 24 | - | 43 | | New England | 12 | 8 | 7 | - | 27 |
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| Goaltending: A. Gill, Chi (60:00 27 shots, 25 saves W). A. Smith, NE (60:00 43 shots, 40 saves L). |
| Attendance: 5,516. |
| Referee: Bill Friday. |
| Chicago Coach: Pat Stapleton. |
| New England Coach: Ron Ryan. |
