| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Alberta Oilers 2 at Chicago Cougars 3 |
| International Amphitheater |
| December 25, 1972 |
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| First Period - 1. Chicago, R. Paiement (J. Popiel, L. Mavety) 13:48. |
| Penalties: R. Patenaude, Alb (major) 4:24; R. Zaine, Chi (major) 4:24. |
| Second Period - 2. Chicago, L. Mavety (B. Sicinski, J. Popiel) 7:29. 3. Alberta, R. Patenaude (J. Fisher, B. Hicke) 9:53. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Third Period - 4. Chicago, R. Fleming (R. Paiement, J. Popiel) 4:57. 5. Alberta, A. Hamilton (R. Perkins, B. Hicke) 7:14. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| Alberta | 11 | 10 | 14 | - | 35 | | Chicago | 12 | 5 | 7 | - | 24 |
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| Goaltending: J. Norris, Alb (60:00 24 shots, 21 saves L). J. McLeod, Chi (60:00 35 shots, 33 saves W). |
| Attendance: 2,862. |
| Alberta Coach: Ray Kinasewich. |
| Chicago Coach: Marcel Pronovost. |
