| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Chicago Cougars 2 at Houston Aeros 3 |
| Sam Houston Coliseum |
| October 12, 1972 |
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| First Period - 1. Houston, L. Lund (P. Popiel) 1:52. |
| Penalties: R. Paiement, Chi 1:11; D. Proceviat, Chi 1:11; T. Taylor, Hou 1:11; G. Harris, Chi 3:53; R. Paiement, Chi 4:39; J. Schella, Hou 4:39; P. Popiel, Hou (major) 4:55; R. Fleming, Chi 6:11; J. Schella, Hou 7:11; D. McGlynn, Chi 15:59; L. Cahan, Chi 18:11. |
| Second Period - 2. Chicago, R. Fleming 15:55. |
| Penalties: J. Popiel, Chi (major) 4:23; B. McDonald, Hou (major) 4:23; R. Paiement, Chi 4:52; J. Stanfield, Hou 8:49; J. Schella, Hou (major) 10:06; R. Morris, Chi (major) 10:06. |
| Third Period - 3. Chicago, J. Popiel (D. Lodboa) 12:26. 4. Houston, T. Taylor (J. Schella) 17:19. 5. Houston, F. Hughes (L. Lund) 18:24. |
| Penalties: Chi bench (served by D. Knibbs) 13:15. |
| Shots: |
| Chicago | 8 | 12 | 10 | - | 30 | | Houston | 10 | 12 | 9 | - | 31 |
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| Goaltending: J. McLeod, Chi (60:00 31 shots, 28 saves L). D. McLeod, Hou (60:00 30 shots, 28 saves W). |
| Attendance: 7,347. |
| Chicago Coach: Marcel Pronovost. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
