| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 1 at Cleveland Crusaders 2 |
| Richfield Coliseum |
| February 22, 1976 |
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| First Period - 1. Houston, Marty Howe 11:41. |
| Penalties: P. Shmyr, Cle 14:22; P. Popiel, Hou 15:54. |
| Second Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: L. Lund, Hou 1:10; R. Preston, Hou 12:01; B. Maxwell, Cle 12:01. |
| Third Period - 2. Cleveland, P. Baxter 9:26. 3. Cleveland, G. MacGregor (J. Harrison, C. Newton) 15:57. |
| Penalties: R. Walker, Cle 12:36; T. Taylor, Hou 14:09; T. Edur, Cle 14:09; J. Tonelli, Hou 15:30; R. Legge, Cle 19:07. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 16 | 10 | 11 | - | 37 | | Cleveland | 8 | 18 | 16 | - | 42 |
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| Goaltending: R. Grahame, Hou (60:00 42 shots, 40 saves L). C. Newton, Cle (60:00 37 shots, 36 saves W). |
| Attendance: 10,579. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| Cleveland Coach: John Wilson. |
