| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Alberta Oilers 2 at Chicago Cougars 3 |
| International Amphitheater |
| December 23, 1972 |
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| First Period - 1. Chicago, J. Popiel (R. Paiement, B. Sicinski) 5:23. 2. Chicago, L. Mavety (B. Sicinski, J. Popiel) pp 9:24. |
| Penalties: R. Anderson, Alb 8:46; R. Morris, Chi 19:30. |
| Second Period - 3. Alberta, D. Barrie (A. Hamilton, R. Cote) 3:08. 4. Chicago, B. Liddington (B. Blanchette, R. Zaine) 12:52. |
| Penalties: A. Hamilton, Alb 4:57; R. Patenaude, Alb 7:21; R. Fleming, Chi 17:45. |
| Third Period - 5. Alberta, J. Harrison (D. Barrie) 9:36. |
| Penalties: A. Hamilton, Alb (misconduct) 20:00. |
| Shots: |
| Alberta | 16 | 8 | 10 | - | 34 | | Chicago | 8 | 9 | 5 | - | 22 |
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| Goaltending: J. Norris, Alb (60:00 22 shots, 19 saves L). J. McLeod, Chi (60:00 34 shots, 32 saves W). |
| Attendance: 2,893. |
| Alberta Coach: Ray Kinasewich. |
| Chicago Coach: Marcel Pronovost. |
