| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Alberta Oilers 2 at Houston Aeros 3 |
| Sam Houston Coliseum |
| February 28, 1973 |
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| First Period - 1. Alberta, R. Patenaude (K. Baird, R. Perkins) 17:49. |
| Penalties: J. Schella, Hou 0:29; J. Harrison, Alb 2:42; K. Baird, Alb 7:11. |
| Second Period - 2. Houston, T. Taylor (E. Hoesktra) 17:03. 3. Alberta, J. Harrison (B. Hicke, B. Carlin) 17:47. |
| Penalties: J. Stanfield, Hou 3:18; J. Harrison, Alb 3:30; P. Popiel, Hou 10:11. |
| Third Period - 4. Houston, T. Taylor (L. Lund, L. Hale) 15:34. |
| Penalties: B. Carlin, Alb 5:31. |
| Overtime - 5. Houston, G. Harris (K. Mortson, E. Hoesktra) 1:48. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| Alberta | 8 | 5 | 6 | 0 | - | 19 | | Houston | 12 | 7 | 18 | 2 | - | 39 |
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| Goaltending: J. Norris, Alb (61:48 39 shots, 36 saves L). D. McLeod, Hou (61:48 19 shots, 17 saves W). |
| Attendance: 3,321. |
| Alberta Coach: Bill Hunter. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
