In 2001, while a member of the British Ice Hockey League's Sheffield Steelers, Vial incited a much publicized brawl against the Nottingham Panthers which resulted in the league handing out several suspensions totaling 28 games and fines worth £8,400 ($18,750).
In 2001, while playing for the Sheffield Steelers in the British Ice Hockey League, Vial provoked a significant brawl against the Nottingham Panthers. This led to the league handing out suspensions that amounted to 28 games and fines totaling £8,400 ($18,750).