I think its like soccor on ice, but not as exciting or high-scoring.
Really? When is the last time you saw digging in the corners, fights, or 10 goals scored in MLS or the English Premiere League? Soccer is a fine game for the 30 seconds when goals are scored. Otherwise it is a big track and field meet.
I like to sit for an hour in front of the tube once in a while, and watch hockey, or anything else that's on. But if nothin's on, I get up and clip the shrubbery & trees before Spring. In other words, if hockey is there, and I may watch it, and if it isn't, I move on. Players beware..