| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Alberta Oilers 3 at Los Angeles Sharks 5 |
| Los Angeles Sports Arena |
| December 10, 1972 |
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| First Period - 1. Alberta, A. Hamilton (R. Perkins, R. Patenaude) 13:56. |
| Penalties: E. Heiskala, LA 6:25. |
| Second Period - 2. Alberta, R. Anderson (B. Wall) 5:35. 3. Los Angeles, M. Byers (J. Szura) 16:31. |
| Penalties: J. Watson, LA 0:55; T. Gilmore, LA 3:49; S. Carlyle, Alb 17:14; T. Gilmore, LA 17:14. |
| Third Period - 4. Los Angeles, M. Byers (P. Slater, B. Crashley) 8:35. 5. Los Angeles, M. Byers (T. Gilmore) 12:40. 6. Los Angeles, G. Veneruzzo (T. Serviss, J. LeBlanc) 15:20. 7. Los Angeles, G. Veneruzzo (T. Serviss, J. LeBlanc) 15:30. 8. Alberta, R. Patenaude (R. Anderson) pp 19:57. |
| Penalties: J. Watson, LA 18:47. |
| Shots: |
| Alberta | 8 | 11 | 7 | - | 26 | | Los Angeles | 7 | 14 | 13 | - | 34 |
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| Goaltending: J. Norris, Alb (60:00 34 shots, 29 saves L). G. Gardner, LA (60:00 26 shots, 23 saves W). |
| Attendance: 3,513. |
| Alberta Coach: Ray Kinasewich. |
| Los Angeles Coach: Terry Slater. |
