| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Alberta Oilers 2 at Cleveland Crusaders 3 |
| Cleveland Arena |
| October 14, 1972 |
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| First Period - 1. Alberta, R. Anderson (J. Harrison) 14:18. |
| Penalties: G. Cheevers, Cle (served by N. Lapointe) 4:38; K. Baird, Alb 13:31; G. Pinder, Cle 13:31; J. Hardy, Cle 15:09; J. Harrison, Alb 19:23; G. Cheevers, Cle (served by J. McMasters) 19:57. |
| Second Period - 2. Alberta, J. Harrison (A. Hamilton) sh 4:52. 3. Cleveland, G. Pinder (R. Clearwater, J. Wiste) 8:56. |
| Penalties: R. Cote, Alb 2:42; T. Hodgson, Cle 7:00; G. Pinder, Cle 19:22. |
| Third Period - 4. Cleveland, J. Hanna (R. Buchanan) 3:46. 5. Cleveland, G. Pinder (J. Hanna, R. Clearwater) pp 11:25. |
| Penalties: B. Hicke, Alb 10:18; B. Hicke, Alb (major) 10:18; K. Baird, Alb 10:18; K. Baird, Alb (major) 10:18; K. Baird, Alb (misconduct) 10:18; P. Shmyr, Cle (major) 10:18. |
| Shots: |
| Alberta | 12 | 6 | 7 | - | 25 | | Cleveland | 11 | 11 | 14 | - | 36 |
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| Goaltending: J. Norris, Alb (60:00 36 shots, 33 saves L). G. Cheevers, Cle (60:00 25 shots, 23 saves W). |
| Attendance: 4,379. |
| Alberta Coach: Ray Kinasewich. |
| Cleveland Coach: Bill Needham. |
