Former Ohio State hockey star dead at 31 after suffering stroke

Former Ohio State Buckeyes men’s hockey goaltender Sean Romeo died from complications of a stroke, the school announced on Monday. He was 31.

Romeo suffered a stroke on Oct. 15. The death of Romero sparked tributes from the hockey world, including from the ECHL – a developmental hockey league that serves as part of the NHL’s minor league system.

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"The ECHL mourns the passing of former goaltender Sean Romeo at age 31.