| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 3 at Chicago Cougars 2 |
| International Amphitheater |
| November 7, 1972 |
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| First Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: D. McCallum, Hou 13:24; J. Schella, Hou 15:02; J. Popiel, Chi 15:02. |
| Second Period - 1. Chicago, R. Paiement (R. Zaine, B. Liddington) 12:31. 2. Houston, T. Taylor (P. Popiel, G. Labossiere) 16:37. |
| Penalties: J. Schella, Hou 1:32; L. Mavety, Chi 2:15; T. Taylor, Hou 3:46. |
| Third Period - 3. Houston, E. Hoesktra (R. Larose) 2:33. 4. Houston, J. Stanfield (L. Lund, F. Hughes) 6:26. 5. Chicago, R. Fleming (B. Whitlock) 17:38. |
| Penalties: None. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 16 | 13 | 10 | - | 39 | | Chicago | 15 | 13 | 5 | - | 33 |
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| Goaltending: W. Rutledge, Hou (60:00 33 shots, 31 saves W). A. Gill, Chi, J. McLeod, Chi. |
| Attendance: 2,543. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| Chicago Coach: Marcel Pronovost. |
