| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 1 at Houston Aeros 6 |
| Sam Houston Coliseum |
| December 28, 1974 |
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| First Period - 1. Houston, F. Hughes (A. Hinse, L. Lund) 15:35. |
| Penalties: D. Larway, Hou 5:10; G. Irwin, Hou 8:26; T. Caffery, NE 9:05; R. Ley, NE 10:00; L. Lund, Hou 11:34; T. Webster, NE 15:05. |
| Second Period - 2. New England, T. Caffery 3:38. 3. Houston, J. Sherrit (G. Howe, P. Popiel) 7:47. 4. Houston, L. Lund (G. Howe, A. Hinse) 10:36. 5. Houston, G. Irwin (T. Ruskowski) 13:34. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Third Period - 6. Houston, P. Popiel (G. Howe, Mark Howe) 7:20. 7. Houston, J. Sherrit (G. Howe) 14:12. |
| Penalties: J. Schella, Hou 6:21; T. Earl, NE (major) 13:03; D. Larway, Hou (major) 13:03; N. Fotiu, NE (game misconduct) 13:03. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 8 | 6 | 11 | - | 25 | | Houston | 11 | 10 | 6 | - | 27 |
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| Goaltending: A. Smith, NE (60:00 27 shots, 21 saves L). R. Grahame, Hou (60:00 25 shots, 24 saves W). |
| Attendance: 8,345. |
| New England Coach: Ron Ryan. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
