‘This one is going to the house’

Trey Vaval's CFL career seemed to be ending before it even began. Initially, he was set to begin his rookie camp with the Blue Bombers, but an unfortunate motocross accident left him with a broken left hand. Vaval initially underestimated the severity of his injury, pushing through workouts and even racing again. However, after a series of unsuccessful attempts at recovery, he went to the hospital where he needed surgery to insert a metal rod into his hand.

Still, despite his injury, Vaval was able to win the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie and Most Outstanding Special Teams Player awards in 2025. He credits a doctor's clearance to return to the field as a turning point in his career, as without it, he may not have continued playing football. Since then, Vaval has become known for his impressive special teams play, notably a clutch punt return against the Calgary Stampeders that helped the Blue Bombers secure a significant victory.