| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 3 at Minnesota Fighting Saints 1 |
| Saint Paul Civic Center |
| May 1, 1974 |
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| First Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: J. Arbour, Min 1:20; L. Lund, Hou 1:27; M. Walton, Min 3:02; R. Smith, Min 5:33; L. Lund, Hou 8:07; G. Howe, Hou 10:11; J. Arbour, Min 15:05. |
| Second Period - 1. Minnesota, T. Hampson (W. Connelly) 3:39. 2. Houston, Mark Howe (P. Popiel, J. Sherrit) 16:20. |
| Penalties: Marty Howe, Hou 4:41; J. Arbour, Min (misconduct) 16:01. |
| Third Period - 3. Houston, J. Sherrit (D. Grierson, G. Howe) 9:08. 4. Houston, Mark Howe (P. Popiel) en 19:27. |
| Penalties: T. Taylor, Hou 4:13; B. Boyd, Min 7:13; M. Curran, Min (game misconduct) 9:08; G. Howe, Hou 18:18. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 13 | 11 | 13 | - | 37 | | Minnesota | 13 | 12 | 6 | - | 31 |
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| Goaltending: D. McLeod, Hou (60:00 31 shots, 30 saves W). J. Garrett, Min (10:52 1 EN), M. Curran, Min (49:08 L). |
| Attendance: 13,422. |
| Referee: Bob Sloan. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| Minnesota Coach: Harry Neale. |
