| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Alberta Oilers 3 at Houston Aeros 2 |
| Sam Houston Coliseum |
| December 13, 1972 |
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| First Period - 1. Houston, D. Grierson (G. Labossiere, T. Taylor) 8:24. |
| Penalties: L. Lund, Hou 2:24; R. Anderson, Alb 6:23; P. Popiel, Hou 12:35; K. Baird, Alb 15:58; D. McCallum, Hou 15:58; D. McCallum, Hou 18:18. |
| Second Period - 2. Houston, G. Harris (E. Hoesktra, D. McCallum) 2:24. 3. Alberta, K. Baird (S. Carlyle) 9:54. |
| Penalties: D. Grierson, Hou 5:41. |
| Third Period - 4. Alberta, R. Patenaude (R. Perkins, A. Hamilton) 0:47. 5. Alberta, J. Benzelock 6:52. |
| Penalties: J. Schella, Hou 2:27; R. Patenaude, Alb 7:31; R. Perkins, Alb 7:31; L. Lund, Hou 7:31; T. Taylor, Hou 7:31; R. Anderson, Alb 14:17; P. Popiel, Hou 14:17. |
| Shots: |
| Alberta | 9 | 12 | 10 | - | 31 | | Houston | 13 | 4 | 7 | - | 24 |
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| Goaltending: K. Brown, Alb (60:00 24 shots, 22 saves W). D. McLeod, Hou (60:00 31 shots, 28 saves L). |
| Attendance: 2,493. |
| Alberta Coach: Ray Kinasewich. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
