Following his death, and in consideration of his longtime Canadian football career as a professional athlete in the CFL, and coach at Saint Mary's University and as the university's athletic director, it was decided that the Churchill Bowl would be retired, with the Mitchell Bowl taking the place of the Churchill Bowl, and a new championship be named in Uteck's memory.
Following his passing, and considering his extensive career in Canadian football as an athlete in the CFL, coach at Saint Mary's University, and athletic director, it was decided to retire the Churchill Bowl and have the Mitchell Bowl take its place, with a new title being created in Uteck's memory.