| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 3 at Alberta Oilers 4 |
| Edmonton Gardens |
| November 3, 1972 |
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| First Period - 1. Alberta, B. Carlin (J. Harrison, B. Falkenberg) 10:55. 2. Houston, P. Popiel (G. Labossiere, M. Hall) 15:24. |
| Penalties: T. Taylor, Hou 6:44; R. Patenaude, Alb 17:01; J. Harrison, Alb 19:00; J. Harrison, Alb 19:00; P. Popiel, Hou 19:00; P. Popiel, Hou 19:00; J. Schella, Hou 20:00. |
| Second Period - 3. Alberta, D. Barrie (R. Walters) 2:04. 4. Alberta, D. Kassian (R. Walters, A. Hamilton) pp 6:59. 5. Houston, T. Taylor (M. Hall, G. Labossiere) 8:49. 6. Alberta, B. Wall (A. Hamilton, B. Carlin) 10:11. |
| Penalties: D. Barrie, Alb 2:48; T. Taylor, Hou 5:03; P. Popiel, Hou 18:42. |
| Third Period - 7. Houston, P. Popiel (G. Harris, G. Kannegiesser) 7:35. |
| Penalties: D. Grierson, Hou 9:21; J. Benzelock, Alb 13:39; G. Labossiere, Hou 16:44. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 13 | 10 | 7 | - | 30 | | Alberta | 8 | 17 | 5 | - | 30 |
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| Goaltending: D. McLeod, Hou (60:00 30 shots, 26 saves L). J. Norris, Alb (60:00 30 shots, 27 saves W). |
| Attendance: 2,760. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| Alberta Coach: Ray Kinasewich. |
