For The Love Of The Game with John Kollias

In Episode 23, Johnny K shares updates on Stay Social, the Great Canadian Rink Tour, a boys' trip south of the border, and the latest happenings at For the Love of the Game. A conversation about business, hockey, friendship, and the people who make the journey worthwhile.

Episode 22 – Stay Social, Rink Tour & Tryouts In this episode, I check in on a few things I’ve been working on lately. Part 1 – Stay Social Update A quick look at the journey so far and the “why” behind canned water. Just keeping it real. Part 2 – Great Canadian Rink Tour More stops on the tour, featuring: Brampton Memorial, J.L. Grightmire (Dundas), Teen Ranch & Tony Rose (Orangeville), A...

Episode 21 – The Final Call 21 years… where did it go? In this episode, I take you on a quick ride through the OHA hockey broadcasts on CKNX.ca and AM920. Some great memories, big moments, and a collection of epic goal calls from Steve Sabourin. I was lucky to be a small part of it. Met a lot of great people, shared a lot of laughs, and had a front-row seat to some incredible Junior B and C hockey...

Episode 20 – For the Love of the Game with John Kollias The Great Canadian Rink Tour rolls into Flin Flon, Manitoba, home of the historic Whitney Forum, getting an inside look at the Flin Flon Bombers of the SJHL. An unforgettable trip… small town, big hockey energy. A reminder that rinks, no matter the size, are the heartbeat of communities across Canada. The memories, the camaraderie, the love o...

Still playing hockey. Rink stories. The right tools. And a reminder I didn’t learn until later in life — there’s always enough for everyone. Blinders on. Do your work. For the Love of the Game.

For the Love of the Game — Episode 18: Rink Tour Recorded in Winnipeg, this episode follows Johnny K on the For the Love of the Game Rink Tour — a mission to visit and celebrate as many hockey rinks as possible across Canada . Johnny shares stories from his own childhood in the rinks, how the brand was born, and why community rinks still matter today. If you love hockey, history, and the heart beh...

In Episode 17 of the For the Love of the Game Podcast, I look back on 2025 and talk about the year in business and everyday life. I cover the launch of Stay Social, building the For the Love of the Game brand, working with athletes, and staying active through sports, golf, and goal setting. We also take a look ahead to what’s coming in 2026.

In this episode, John opens up about growing up in a home affected by domestic violence, and how the rink, coaches, and the love of the game became his escape and support system. He reflects on the role forgiveness has played in moving forward and finding peace with the past. This episode isn’t about looking for sympathy—it’s about awareness and action. Domestic violence is happening in families r...

Welcome to the For the Love of the Game Podcast with John. This is Episode Fifteen updates on Stay Social, hockey lessons, and moving into the Christmas Season. Starting with some hockey life lessons, then into where the  Stay Social drink is headed and wrapping up with a look forward into the Christmas Season at For the Love of the Game. Let's Get into It. Check Out FTLOTG:  https://www.forth...

Lessons and Stories From The Hanover Store

Episode Thirteen

From early mornings at the rink coaching minor hockey to stepping behind the bench in Junior C, Johnny shares the challenges, lessons and defining moments that shaped his path as a coach.

Welcome to the For The Love Of The Game Podcast with Johnny K. This is episode eleven — a look back at the first ten years of Johnny K Sports. Johnny walks through how it all started, what he’s learned, and the people who helped bring it to life. The stories, the struggles, and the turning points that shaped the journey.

Welcome to the For The Love Of The Game Podcast with Johnny K. This is episode nine — our 2025 PJHL Playoff Recap — and we’re breaking down the Barons' incredible Schmalz Cup run. Johnny takes you inside the booth for a firsthand look at the moments that mattered most. From game-changing goals to gutsy defensive stands, he walks through the turning points, the tension, and the triumph of a champio...

Welcome to the For The Love Of The Game Podcast with Johnny K. This is episode nine — our very first interview episode — and we’re kicking it off with Kate from Twenty Four Clothing. Johnny and Kate sit down to talk about what it really means to build a brand that means something. They walk through the stories and experiences that shaped them — and how those moments found their way into every stit...

Welcome! The For The Love Of The Game Podcast with Johnny K. This week, episode eight. The Fire That Changed Johnny K Sports forever. A few years ago, everything Johnny built went up in smoke—literally. In this episode, Johnny is sharing the story of the fire that destroyed his building, what it took to keep going, and the unexpected ways it shaped the future of the business. Hard lessons, silver...

Welcome! The For The Love Of The Game Podcast with Johnny K. This week, episode seven. Johnny talks about the launch of a new brand, stay social. Something that's been in the works for a while, is important to him and is available now! Check Out FTLOTG: https://www.fortheloveofthegame.com/ Corporate Apparel: https://www.fortheloveofthegame.com/pages/corporate-apparel

Welcome! The For The Love Of The Game Podcast with Johnny K. This week, episode six – 2024, A Year in Review. Check Out FTLOTG: https://www.fortheloveofthegame.com/ Corporate Apparel: https://www.fortheloveofthegame.com/pages/corporate-apparel

Welcome! The For The Love Of The Game Podcast with Johnny K. This week, episode five – 2024, A Year in Review. Johnny looks back at a year packed with calling the hockey playoffs, learning to take better care of himself, and celebrating the wins and lessons with the team, at For the Love of the Game. It’s been a year to remember, full of growth, challenges, and triumphs... Let’s get into it! Check...

Episode three - Mental Health and Lessons From Growing Up! Where Johnny shares a handful of stories and lessons he's learned growing up and suffering from his share of mental health challenges. Something a lot of us deal with, but don't talk about enough. Check Out FTLOTG: https://www.fortheloveofthegame.com/ Corporate Apparel: https://www.fortheloveofthegame.com/pages/corporate-apparel

Episode two Johnny shares stories and lessons of nearly four decades of hockey. Including some that had to be learned the hard way. Check Out FTLOTG: https://www.fortheloveofthegame.com/ Corporate Apparel: https://www.fortheloveofthegame.com/pages/corporate-apparel

In this first episode John details the weigh in Wednesday experience and updates on what's happened since losing 100 lbs in a year. Detailing some important lessons learned with some funny stories along the way. Check Out FTLOTG: https://www.fortheloveofthegame.com/ Corporate Apparel: https://www.fortheloveofthegame.com/pages/corporate-apparel