The Jeffrey J. McCullough Memorial Challenge Cup Came into existence in 1998. It is presented annually to the winner of each season’s second Big North Conference hockey game between Traverse City Central and Traverse City West.
This trophy honors the memory of Jeff McCullough who was a three-year varsity hockey letter winner at Traverse City Central. On October 15, 1996 just weeks into his Senior year, Jeff lost a courageous battle with cancer. His #14 jersey has been retired from the Traverse City Central hockey program and is proudly displayed in the lobby at Howe Arena.
Challenge Cup History
1998 Central 12-1
1999 Central 9-0
2000 West 7-5
2001 Central 5-1
2002 Central 2-0
2003 Central 7-1
2004 Central 4-1
2005 Central 2-2 (Central Retains Cup)
2006 Central 1-1 (Central Retains Cup)
2007 West 3-2
2008 Central 6-1
2009 West 4-2
2010 West 6-1
2011 Central 2-1
2012 Central 3-2
2013 Central 2-1
2014 Central 4-1
2015 Central 2-1
2016 Central 3-0
2017 Central 3-2
2018 West 8-3
2019 Central 4-2
2020 Central 5-2
2021 Central 7-1
2022 Central 3-1
2023 Central 3-1
2024 Central 5-3