| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 3 at Chicago Cougars 2 |
| Randhurst Twin Ice Arena |
| May 12, 1974 |
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| First Period - 1. Houston, L. Hale (M. Hall, G. Labossiere) 6:31. 2. Houston, G. Labossiere (T. Taylor, D. Grierson) 9:19. |
| Penalties: B. Liddington, Chi 0:31; D. Grierson, Hou 3:27; R. Paiement, Chi 4:53; Marty Howe, Hou 4:53; J. Schella, Hou 6:41; L. Mavety, Chi 8:56; T. Taylor, Hou 13:36. |
| Second Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: G. Howe, Hou 6:50; P. Popiel, Hou 8:04. |
| Third Period - 3. Chicago, B. Liddington (P. Stapleton) 5:42. 4. Chicago, D. Gordon (L. Mavety, D. Proceviat) 13:45. 5. Houston, F. Hughes 15:48. |
| Penalties: Marty Howe, Hou 9:11. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 10 | 8 | 11 | - | 29 | | Chicago | 8 | 12 | 11 | - | 31 |
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| Goaltending: D. McLeod, Hou (60:00 31 shots, 29 saves W). A. Gill, Chi (60:00 29 shots, 26 saves L). |
| Attendance: 3,000. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| Chicago Coach: Pat Stapleton. |
