Bill's summer skills - 10,000 Puck Challenge
Co-Sponsored by Horizon Market & Bismarck bobcats

Hockey players are made in the off-season — and this summer, we’re giving you the tools to take your game to the next level.

We’re excited to introduce Bill’s Summer Skills – 10,000 Puck Challenge, co-sponsored by the Bismarck Bobcats and Horizon Market. Bill Curl was instrumental in developing and overseeing the 10,000 Puck Challenge for many years for BHB so we are honoring him this year by introducing Bill's Summer Skills. What started as a simple challenge to shoot 10,000 pucks over the summer has grown into an off-season development program for players of all ages and skill levels and we are excited to see the players show off their many talents. 

This isn’t just about taking shots — it’s about building complete hockey players through skill development, hard work, and fun weekly challenges.

From May 1st to August 31st, 2025, participants will not only take on the classic 10,000 Puck Challenge but also receive weekly skills assignments to elevate their game in every area. These include stickhandling drills to improve puck control and confidence, off-ice shooting practice to build accuracy and quick release, speed and agility workouts to develop explosive movement and balance, and hockey IQ challenges to sharpen game awareness and decision-making.

Players will need to reach the 10,000-shot milestone to be recognized at the end of the challenge. Along the way, as players hit key shot milestones, they'll earn entries into exciting prize drawings. It's all about motivating our athletes to push themselves, stay dedicated, and work toward a clear, rewarding goal.

Remember, tracking of shots should be done outside of practices, camps, and games. Let's make this summer a game-changer for your child's hockey skills! 

So, are you ready to put in the work?

Grab your stick. Find some pucks. And let’s get better together this summer.

Important: All participants — both new and returning — must complete the Google Form to officially register for the 10,000 Puck Challenge and be eligible for prizes and leaderboard recognition. 

• Register by completing the Bill's Summer Skills - 10,000 Puck Challenge - 2025 Registration Google Form (Click Here).
• Keep Track of your shots via HockeyShare.com via the link provided upon completion of registering via the Google Form (Team Name: BHB Hockey 10,000 Puck Challenge).

*How to Link your Player to a Team in HockeyShare.com (Click Here)

• Achieve the Goal by August 31st, 2025
• Take on weekly skills assignments through Tuesday Tips & Fundamental Fridays;
• Reach key shot milestones:
  • 2,500 by June 1st
  • 5,000 by July 1st
  • 7,500 by August 1st
• Climb the ranks for a shot at landing on the Weekly Leaderboard!
• Live Tracker on Our Website
• Weekly Skills Assignments and Chances to be entered into exclusive prize drawings.
• Motivational & engaging Facebook posts/videos every week with Tuesday Tips and Fundamental Friday Skills.
• Participants who complete the 10,000 Puck Challenge will be invited to an exclusive Award Ceremony co-sponsored by Horizon Market and the Bismarck Bobcats. At this special event, each player will be honored with an official 10,000 Puck Challenge Ring, a T-shirt and two Bismarck Bobcats tickets to a game in October.

We want to see your players in action!

Send us your fun photos and videos of them taking on the Bill's Summer Skills – 10,000 Puck Challenge, co-sponsored by Horizon Market and the Bismarck Bobcats!

Email them to operationscoordinator@bismarckhockey.com so we can share their hard work on social media, give challenge updates, and spotlight all the awesome effort happening this spring and summer!

TUESDAY TIPS

Check back every other Tuesday for skill-building tips to help you crush the Bill's Summer Skills – 10,000 Puck Challenge this Spring and Summer!

Tips may feature live videos from our Hockey Director, insights from community members, or quick clips from TikTok or YouTube — all designed to help your player level up! 

Check back every other Friday for new Fundamental Skills to help your player succeed in the Bill's Summer Skills – 10,000 Puck Challenge!

Players who participate in Fundamental Fridays and submit videos working on the featured skills will be entered into drawings throughout the summer. Don’t miss your chance to improve and win! 

CONGRATULATIONS

Congrats to our Spring/Summer 2025
10,000+ Puck Shooters...

Termites

• Coming Soon

Mites/8U

• Coming Soon

Squirts/10U

• Coming Soon

Peewee/12U

• Coming Soon

Bantam/15U

• Coming Soon

• 1,000,302 - Total Shots Taken from May 1st thru August 31st, 2024
• 148 - Players Participated
• 84 - Players Completed the Challenge
• 12 - Bantam/15U Player Completed the Challenge
• 23 - Peewee/12U Players Completed the Challenge
• 33 - Squirt/10U Players Completed the Challenge
• 14 - Mite/8U Players Completed the Challenge
• 2 - Termite Players Completed the Challenge

• 454,505 - Total Shots Taken from June 7th - August 31st, 2024
• 69 - Players Participated
• 38 - Players Completed the Challenge
• 1 - Bantam/15U Player Completed the Challenge
• 11 - Peewee/12U Players Completed the Challenge
• 20 - Squirt/10U Players Completed the Challenge
• 7 - Mite/8U Players Completed the Challenge
• 42 - Players Took 6,000+ Shots