While some do, at least anecdotally IME people are more often fans of the more violent aspects of the game. So while it is possible to enjoy the game purely for

While some do, at least anecdotally IME people are more often fans of the more violent aspects of the game. So while it is possible to enjoy the game purely for the strategy involved, I suspect that isn't the majority opinion. I'm not a fan of the game, but I will freely admit that the violence is one of the main draws to me for hockey. There definitely is strategy & grace of motion involved in the game, but I can't deny that the visceral elements of the game are a big draw as a spectator. I would also feel fairly confident in stating that this is likely the majority opinion among fans of the sport.