| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Alberta Oilers 4 at Houston Aeros 6 |
| Sam Houston Coliseum |
| December 12, 1972 |
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| First Period - 1. Houston, T. Taylor (D. Grierson, L. Lund) 1:02. 2. Houston, F. Hughes (M. Hall, G. Labossiere) 5:59. 3. Alberta, R. Patenaude 10:05. 4. Houston, L. Lund (L. Hale, T. Taylor) 12:13. |
| Penalties: B. McAneeley, Alb 14:00; L. Hale, Hou 19:27. |
| Second Period - 5. Alberta, J. Benzelock (B. Hicke) 6:52. 6. Houston, G. Harris (L. Hale, D. McCallum) 7:19. |
| Penalties: E. Hoesktra, Hou 1:14; G. Labossiere, Hou 19:22. |
| Third Period - 7. Alberta, R. Perkins 4:01. 8. Houston, D. Grierson (L. Lund) 8:42. 9. Houston, F. Hughes 13:23. 10. Alberta, B. McAneeley (R. Perkins) 19:49. |
| Penalties: T. Taylor, Hou 9:46; J. Schella, Hou 10:25; G. Labossiere, Hou 14:12. |
| Shots: |
| Alberta | 18 | 11 | 7 | - | 36 | | Houston | 7 | 14 | 13 | - | 34 |
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| Goaltending: J. Norris, Alb (60:00 34 shots, 28 saves L). D. McLeod, Hou (60:00 36 shots, 32 saves W). |
| Attendance: 1,634. |
| Alberta Coach: Ray Kinasewich. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
