| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Alberta Oilers 3 at Chicago Cougars 2 |
| International Amphitheater |
| March 8, 1973 |
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| First Period - 1. Alberta, A. Hamilton (K. Baird, R. Patenaude) 8:28. |
| Penalties: A. Hamilton, Alb 4:40; J. Benzelock, Chi 6:59; R. Anderson, Alb 8:58; J. Harrison, Alb 9:52; J. Popiel, Chi 11:06; J. Popiel, Chi 13:36. |
| Second Period - 2. Chicago, L. Mavety (D. Sarrazin, R. Fleming) 9:28. 3. Alberta, J. Harrison (A. Hamilton, S. Carlyle) 12:34. |
| Penalties: B. Carlin, Alb 1:40; B. Sicinski, Chi 5:40; E. Joyal, Alb 7:54; B. McAneeley, Alb 12:30; B. Barber, Chi 12:30; D. Barrie, Alb 14:58. |
| Third Period - 4. Chicago, J. Popiel (R. Paiement, B. Sicinski) 5:01. |
| Penalties: J. Benzelock, Chi 19:54; A. Hamilton, Alb 19:54. |
| Overtime - 5. Alberta, B. Wall (J. Harrison, A. Hamilton) pp 5:04. |
| Penalties: L. Cahan, Chi 4:51. |
| Shots: |
| Alberta | 7 | 10 | 6 | 8 | - | 31 | | Chicago | 11 | 15 | 11 | 0 | - | 37 |
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| Goaltending: J. Norris, Alb (65:04 37 shots, 35 saves W). J. McLeod, Chi (65:04 31 shots, 28 saves L). |
| Attendance: 4,686. |
| Alberta Coach: Bill Hunter. |
| Chicago Coach: Marcel Pronovost. |
