| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Winnipeg Jets 3 at Alberta Oilers 7 |
| Edmonton Gardens |
| January 1, 1973 |
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| First Period - 1. Alberta, R. Perkins (B. Carlin, A. Hamilton) 7:54. 2. Winnipeg, D. Rousseau (B. Hull, N. Beaudin) 15:29. 3. Alberta, R. Perkins (R. Patenaude, B. Carlin) 17:18. |
| Penalties: J. Harrison, Alb 1:12; J. Harrison, Alb 1:12; A. Hamilton, Alb 10:57; J. Gratton, Wpg 10:57. |
| Second Period - 4. Alberta, R. Perkins (R. Patenaude, B. Carlin) 5:01. 5. Alberta, E. Joyal (B. Falkenberg, B. Wall) 10:04. 6. Alberta, R. Patenaude (R. Perkins, B. Wall) 17:41. |
| Penalties: Wpg bench (served by C. Swenson) 2:42; D. Asmundson, Wpg 4:37; S. Cuddie, Wpg 15:59. |
| Third Period - 7. Alberta, E. Joyal 12:14. 8. Winnipeg, A. McDonald (S. Cuddie, D. Johnson) 13:44. 9. Winnipeg, B. Hull (L. Hornung, C. Bordeleau) 18:29. 10. Alberta, J. Harrison (D. Barrie, V. Fonteyne) 19:02. |
| Penalties: J. Gratton, Wpg 3:06; J. Gratton, Wpg (misconduct) 3:06; R. Walters, Alb 9:13. |
| Shots: |
| Winnipeg | 8 | 10 | 8 | - | 26 | | Alberta | 11 | 18 | 5 | - | 34 |
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| Goaltending: J. Daley, Wpg (20:00 5 shots, 3 saves), E. Wakely, Wpg (40:00 29 shots, 24 saves L). J. Norris, Alb (60:00 26 shots, 23 saves W). |
| Attendance: 5,200. |
| Referee: Brent Casselman. |
| Winnipeg Coach: Bobby Hull. |
| Alberta Coach: Ray Kinasewich. |