Actually, I was at a friends house yesterday and they were watching hockey. I dont think I glanced at the screen more then a few times tho. Its just not a big thing in the states in general, and especially in Wisconsin. Hockey is like rugby and soccer (yes, I said soccer) here in the states. Only a few select fans stay current. I would imagine its like football/handegg in Europe.
Oh, and about the speed thing, I could upgrade to business class and get like 50/50 without caps (and 19 IPs... as if I would use them) but it costs like 5 times as much as I pay right now and doesnt even cover my phone and TV. Really not worth it.