The 1982-83 O-Pee-Chee Dating Game (Episode 15)

 

Welcome back to The 1982-83 O-Pee-Chee Dating Game, where we'll randomly select three eligible bachelors from the set and you, the reader, will choose which one wins that date with a special lady. How do we know they're bachelors? Why, it says so right on the back of their hockey cards, that's how!

Previous episodes are available here.

The big winner of episode 14 was Paul Reinhart.

Now, let's start the 15th round and introduce the bachelors chosen by the randomizer! [APPLAUSE]

 

Bachelor number 1: Left wing from the Buffalo Sabres, Lindy Ruff
Bachelor number 2: Right wing from the Edmonton Oilers, Dave Lumley
Bachelor number 3: Right wing from the St. Louis Blues, Joe Mullen

 

 

It's winger week here on the O-Pee-Chee dating game! Let's find out more about these gents from the back of their cards.

Not many hobbies listed this round, but some interesting information nonetheless. Okay folks, who wins the date with a nice young lady?

Bachelor number 1: Lindy Ruff, who scored his first NHL goal in his very first NHL game.

Bachelor number 2: Dave Lumley, travel enthusiast.

Bachelor number 3: Rookie Joe Mullen, who has good balance and good hands.  

The 1982-83 O-Pee-Chee Dating Game (Episode 13)

Welcome back to The 1982-83 O-Pee-Chee Dating Game, where we'll randomly select three eligible bachelors from the set and you, the reader, will choose which one wins that date with a special lady. How do we know they're bachelors? Why, it says so right on the back of their hockey cards, that's how!

Previous episodes are available here.

The big winner of episode 12 was Paul Woods.

Now let's start the 13th round and introduce the bachelors chosen by the randomizer! [APPLAUSE]

Bachelor number 1: Defenseman from the Edmonton Oilers, Kevin Lowe
Bachelor number 2: Right wing from the Minnesota North Stars, Dino Ciccarelli
Bachelor number 3: Goalie from the New York Rangers, Steve Weeks

Remarkable! After a complete lack of goaltenders on the show through the first 11 episodes, the randomizer has now selected a goalie in two straight—and they're both from the New York Rangers! 

Let's find out more about all three gents from the back of their cards.

 

Quite an interesting trio this week. Who's the winning guy? Take your time and choose wisely!

Bachelor number 1: Cooking enthusiast Kevin Lowe.

Bachelor number 2: Dino Ciccarelli, one of the most popular North Stars. (Dino! Dino!)

Bachelor number 3: For those about to rock: Steve Weeks.

The 1982-83 O-Pee-Chee Dating Game (Episode 10)

Welcome back to The 1982-83 O-Pee-Chee Dating Game, where we'll randomly select three eligible bachelors from the set and you, the reader, will choose which one wins that date with a special lady. How do we know they're bachelors? Why, it says so right on the back of their hockey cards, that's how!

Previous episodes are available here.

The big winner of episode 9 was Wayne Gretzky.

Now, let's start the 10th round and introduce the bachelors chosen by the randomizer! [APPLAUSE]

Bachelor number 1: Center from the Philadelphia Flyers, Ron Flockhart
Bachelor number 2: Center from the Buffalo Sabres, J.F. Sauve
Bachelor number 3: Left Wing/Right Wing from the Edmonton Oilers, Glenn Anderson

Can we have two Edmonton winners in a row? Let's find out a bit more about each bachelor first by viewing the back of their cards.

Well, after all the Gretzky-related excitement during the previous episode, it looks like our studio audience (and a couple of our bachelors) have gotten quiet. Still, we've got to choose a winner.

Who will it be?

Bachelor number 1: Ron Flockhart, a Cooperall-wearing man from British Columbia who put up 30 goals last year.

Bachelor number 2: French-speaking J.F. Sauve, who led the QMJHL in scoring for two straight years.

Bachelor number 3: Tennis player and former Olympian, Glenn Anderson.

The 1982-83 O-Pee-Chee Dating Game (Episode 11)

Welcome back to The 1982-83 O-Pee-Chee Dating Game, where we'll randomly select three eligible bachelors from the set and you, the reader, will choose which one wins that date with a special lady. How do we know they're bachelors? Why, it says so right on the back of their hockey cards, that's how!

Previous episodes are available here.

The big winner of episode 10 was Glenn Anderson.

Now, let's start the 11th round and introduce the bachelors chosen by the randomizer! [APPLAUSE]

Bachelor number 1: Left wing from the New York Rangers, Don Maloney
Bachelor number 2: Left wing from the St. Louis Blues, Jorgen Pettersson
Bachelor number 3: Center from the New York Rangers, Mark Pavelich

For the first time we've got two players from the same team vying for a date with a special lady!

Let's find out about all three gents from the back of their cards.

Who wins this round?

Bachelor number 1: Canadian man Don Maloney, who's ever so close to reaching the 30-goal mark for a season.

Bachelor number 2: Swedish man Jorgen Pettersson, who plays golf and tennis in the summer sun.

Bachelor number 3: American man Mark Pavelich, a 1980 Miracle Olympian and fishing enthusiast.

The 1982-83 O-Pee-Chee Dating Game (Episode 6)

Welcome back to The 1982-83 O-Pee-Chee Dating Game, where we'll randomly select three eligible bachelors from the set and you, the reader, will choose which one wins that date with a special lady. How do we know they're bachelors? Why, it says so right on the back of their hockey cards, that's how!

Previous episodes are available here.

Dale Hawerchuck from the Winnipeg Jets was our big winner from episode 5. 

Now let's start the 6th round and introduce the bachelors chosen by our randomizer! [APPLAUSE]

Bachelor number 1: Left Wing from the Calgary Flames, Kevin LaVallee
Bachelor number 2: Left Wing from the Vancouver Canucks, Curt Fraser
Bachelor number 3: Left Wing from the Detroit Red Wings, Mark Osborne

Three left wings, all from the Campbell Conference!

Let's find out more about these gents from the back of their hockey cards.

Quite a list of hobbies, there. So who will it be this week, ladies?


Bachelor number 1: Fishing enthusiast and 30-goal scorer Kevin LaVallee?

Bachelor number 2: Vancouver man Curt Fraser (or is it "Tony"?), who enjoys both boating and playing the guitar?

Bachelor number 3: Basketball guy from Ontario, Mark Osborne?

The 1982-83 O-Pee-Chee Dating Game (Episode 16)

 

Welcome back to The 1982-83 O-Pee-Chee Dating Game, where we'll randomly select three eligible bachelors from the set and you, the reader, will choose which one wins that date with a special lady. How do we know they're bachelors? Why, it says so right on the back of their hockey cards, that's how!

Previous episodes are available here.

The big winner of episode 15, in a close contest, was Joe Mullen.

Now, let's start the 16th round and introduce the bachelors chosen by the randomizer! [APPLAUSE]

 

Bachelor number 1: Defenseman from the Toronto Maple Leafs, Jim Benning

Bachelor number 2: Right wing/Left wing from the Vancouver Canucks, Lars Molin

Bachelor number 3: Center/Right wing from the Calgary Flames, Jim Peplinski

We've got a battle of Canadian teams this week, folks! Let's find out more about these guys from the back of their cards.

Which guy wins this week's date with a nice young lady?

Bachelor number 1: Jim Benning, whose 111 assists in Portland a couple of years ago indicate that he's a generous, giving dude.

Bachelor number 2: Lars Molin, Swedish soccer player and wind surfer.

Bachelor number 3: Jim Peplinski, who cooks and is involved in the Big Brother Program.

 

 

PS: Next week's post will be on Saturday instead of Sunday, for a particular reason I can't divulge.

The 1982-83 O-Pee-Chee Dating Game (Episode 8)

Welcome back to The 1982-83 O-Pee-Chee Dating Game, where we'll randomly select three eligible bachelors from the set and you, the reader, will choose which one wins that date with a special lady. How do we know they're bachelors? Why, it says so right on the back of their hockey cards, that's how!

Previous episodes are available here.

Ron Greschner from the New York Rangers was our big winner from episode 7.
 
Now, let's start the 8th round and introduce the bachelors chosen by our randomizer! [APPLAUSE]

Bachelor number 1: Left Wing from the New Jersey Devils, Brent Ashton
Bachelor number 2: Defenseman from the Chicago Black Hawks, Keith Brown
Bachelor number 3: Left Wing from the Boston Bruins, Brad Palmer

Let's find out more about these gents from the back of their cards

We've got three rather interesting bachelors this week! Let's find out who intrigues you the most, studio audience. Who's the winner?

Bachelor number 1: Brent Ashton, who drives his sports car to the golf course in his leisure hours.

Bachelor number 2: Keith Brown, public speaker and former Winter Hawk.

Bachelor number 3: Brad Palmer, teenage logger turned hunting man.

The 1982-83 O-Pee-Chee Dating Game (Episode 12)

Welcome back to The 1982-83 O-Pee-Chee Dating Game, where we'll randomly select three eligible bachelors from the set and you, the reader, will choose which one wins that date with a special lady. How do we know they're bachelors? Why, it says so right on the back of their hockey cards, that's how!

Previous episodes are available here.

The clear winner of episode 11 was Mark Pavelich.

Now let's start the 12th round and introduce the bachelors chosen by the randomizer! [APPLAUSE]

Bachelor number 1: Center from the Boston Bruins, Barry Pederson
Bachelor number 2: Left wing from the Detroit Red Wings, Paul Woods
Bachelor number 3: Goalie from the New York Rangers, Ed Mio

 
Folks, I'm looking back through our episode list to confirm. . . and yes, we've got our first goaltender on the show! Give Eddie Mio another nice round of applause, please. [APPLAUSE]

Now, let's learn more about all three of our bachelors from the back of their cards.

Who intrigues you the most, studio audience?

Bachelor number 1: Golfer and former Victoria Cougar, Barry Pederson.

Bachelor number 2: Landscaping business owner, Paul Woods.

Bachelor number 3: Four-year college man, newly arrived in New York City from Edmonton, Ed Mio.

The 1982-83 O-Pee-Chee Dating Game (Episode 5)

Welcome back to The 1982-83 O-Pee-Chee Dating Game, where we'll randomly select three eligible bachelors from the set and you, the reader, will choose which one wins that date with a special lady. How do we know they're bachelors? Why, it says so right on the back of their hockey cards, that's how!

Previous episodes are available here.


Episode 4 ended in a tie between Ron Duguay and humble Aaron Broten. I wonder if the network will go with Duguay because his glamorous Studio 54 lifestyle is better for TV ratings.
 
In any case, let's start the 5th round and introduce the bachelors chosen by our randomizer! [APPLAUSE]

Bachelor number 1: Right Wing from the St. Louis Blues, Wayne Babych
Bachelor number 2: Center from the Winnipeg Jets, Dale Hawerchuk
Bachelor number 3: Defenseman from the Philadelphia Flyers, Fred Arthur
 

 
Let's find out more about them from the back of their cards.

 

Once again, we have a couple of bachelors who became a little shy when the cameras were rolling. Will that affect the outcome, or did one of these bachelors have it in the bag from the start?

Bachelor number 1: Wayne Babych, whose unibrow is impressive. (Hey, some ladies like the unibrow.) 

Bachelor number 2: Dale Hawerchuk, who's already known for his off-season charity work even though he's just a rookie. (Probably offering kisses to the ladies for $1.00 donations.)

Bachelor number 3: QMJHL all-star Fred Arthur, who's just happy that he's not pictured on his hockey card wearing Cooperalls.

The 1982-83 O-Pee-Chee Dating Game (Episode 7)

Welcome back to The 1982-83 O-Pee-Chee Dating Game, where we'll randomly select three eligible bachelors from the set and you, the reader, will choose which one wins that date with a special lady. How do we know they're bachelors? Why, it says so right on the back of their hockey cards, that's how!

Previous episodes are available here.

We didn't receive any votes for episode 6, so we'll leave voting open for the time being. Now let's start the 7th round and introduce our bachelors selected by the randomizer! [APPLAUSE]

Bachelor number 1: Defenseman from the Toronto Maple Leafs, Jim Korn
Bachelor number 2: Center from the Chicago Black Hawks, Denis Savard
Bachelor number 3: Defenseman from the New York Rangers, Ron Greschner
 

It's an Original Six showdown!

Now lets find out more about these gentlemen from the back of their hockey cards.

Ron, Ron, Ron. You've got to be a little more friendly than that.

Time to choose your winner. Who will it be?

Bachelor number 1: Collegiate man and water skier Jim Korn.

Bachelor number 2: Denis Savard, who just bought his own home and can probably do a good spin-o-rama on the dance floor.

Bachelor number 3: Ron Greschner, who can put up some really good point totals from the blue line despite being the most quiet bachelor we've ever had on the program.