| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| New England Whalers 4 at Alberta Oilers 5 |
| Edmonton Gardens |
| December 21, 1972 |
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| First Period - 1. New England, T. Caffery (T. Webster, R. Ley) 6:40. 2. Alberta, R. Walters (B. Wall, E. Joyal) 9:05. 3. New England, T. Webster (T. Green, T. Caffery) 19:55. |
| Penalties: J. Harrison, Alb (major) 2:56; J. Dorey, NE (major) 2:56; A. Hamilton, Alb 18:00; P. Hurley, NE 18:57. |
| Second Period - 4. New England, T. Sheehy (T. Caffery, J. French) 5:57. 5. Alberta, R. Patenaude (S. Carlyle) 7:59. 6. Alberta, J. Harrison (R. Cote, D. Barrie) sh 9:15. 7. New England, T. Webster (T. Green, R. Ley) 10:47. |
| Penalties: R. Anderson, Alb 0:50; B. Carlin, Alb 10:27; J. Harrison, Alb 10:27; J. French, NE 10:27; R. Cote, Alb 14:44. |
| Third Period - 8. Alberta, J. Harrison (A. Hamilton, R. Anderson) 5:36. 9. Alberta, B. Hicke (J. Harrison) sh 16:04. |
| Penalties: K. Ahearn, NE 15:56. |
| Shots: |
| New England | 10 | 10 | 12 | - | 32 | | Alberta | 9 | 8 | 13 | - | 30 |
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| Goaltending: B. Landon, NE (60:00 30 shots, 25 saves L). J. Norris, Alb (60:00 32 shots, 28 saves W). |
| Attendance: 3,531. |
| New England Coach: Jack Kelley. |
| Alberta Coach: Ray Kinasewich. |
