Volia adds Hockey as it ramps up sports output

Ukrainian pay TV operator Volia is adding the Hockey channel to its line-up.

The channel airs coverage from various hockey leagues, including the NHL, KHL, VHL and PHL. It is available for testing in the World and Whole World p­ackages.

Volia CEO Eric Franke said the addition of the Hockey channel is part of a drive to increase the number of sports channels on Volia’s platform by 20% this year.