| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Alberta Oilers 2 at Los Angeles Sharks 1 |
| Los Angeles Sports Arena |
| January 12, 1973 |
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| First Period - 1. Alberta, B. Blanchette (J. Harrison) 11:38. |
| Penalties: B. Young, LA 0:44; T. McCaskill, LA 1:39; B. Falkenberg, Alb 6:58. |
| Second Period - 2. Alberta, R. Walters (A. Hamilton, R. Anderson) 11:56. 3. Los Angeles, S. Sutherland (B. Young, G. Odrowski) 17:24. |
| Penalties: R. Cote, Alb 0:42; M. Byers, LA 9:32. |
| Third Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: R. Cote, Alb 5:57; T. Serviss, LA 7:45. |
| Shots: |
| Alberta | 11 | 4 | 10 | - | 25 | | Los Angeles | 7 | 9 | 5 | - | 21 |
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| Goaltending: J. Norris, Alb (60:00 21 shots, 20 saves W). R. Gillow, LA (60:00 25 shots, 23 saves L). |
| Attendance: 5,951. |
| Alberta Coach: Ray Kinasewich. |
| Los Angeles Coach: Terry Slater. |