I use to think that IIHF games where far less chippy and much more fluid than NHL games, but now it seems like its the other way around. There seems to be a lot of hooks and tugs, although not still not as bad as the "old" NHL.
It's funny actually...that's a product of the "new" NHL. I noticed that a lot in yesterday's game. So much hooking, clutching, grabbing etc. Made me appreciate the NHL game ALOT more.