| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Cleveland Crusaders 2 at Minnesota Fighting Saints 6 |
| Saint Paul Civic Center |
| January 1, 1975 |
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| First Period - 1. Cleveland, J. Harrison (P. Shmyr, R. Ward) 4:50. 2. Minnesota, W. Connelly (T. Hampson, M. McMahon) 15:52. 3. Minnesota, T. Hampson (M. McMahon) 16:51. |
| Penalties: R. Busniuk, Min 0:10; J. Harrison, Cle 0:10; F. Huck, Min 3:00; R. Busniuk, Min 3:21; P. Shmyr, Cle 11:03; G. Pinder, Cle 15:22. |
| Second Period - 4. Cleveland, A. McDonough (R. Ward, J. Harrison) 15:35. 5. Minnesota, T. Hampson (G. Morrison) 16:53. 6. Minnesota, M. Walton (D. O'Shea, G. Gallant) 19:27. |
| Penalties: L. Hillman, Cle 3:23; W. Hillman, Cle 9:30; M. Walton, Min 15:30; G. Gallant, Min 20:00; G. Gallant, Min (major) 20:00; R. Walker, Cle 20:00; R. Walker, Cle 20:00. |
| Third Period - 7. Minnesota, D. O'Shea (M. Walton, K. O'Shea) 4:37. 8. Minnesota, R. Smith (M. Walton, R. Busniuk) 4:53. |
| Penalties: D. Tannahill, Min 2:58; K. O'Shea, Min 5:28; K. O'Shea, Min 5:28; B. Whidden, Cle 5:28; B. Whidden, Cle 5:28; R. Smith, Min 9:41; R. Smith, Min (major) 9:41; R. Smith, Min (game misconduct) 9:41; S. Cardwell, Cle 9:41; S. Cardwell, Cle (major) 9:41; S. Cardwell, Cle (game misconduct) 9:41; R. Busniuk, Min (misconduct) 9:41; K. O'Shea, Min 13:28; T. Ball, Min 19:31. |
| Shots: |
| Cleveland | 20 | 6 | 12 | - | 38 | | Minnesota | 8 | 13 | 18 | - | 39 |
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| Goaltending: B. Whidden, Cle (60:00 39 shots, 33 saves L). J. Garrett, Min (60:00 38 shots, 36 saves W). |
| Attendance: 7,069. |
| Cleveland Coach: John Hanna. |
| Minnesota Coach: Harry Neale. |
