Former Ohio State hockey player Sean Romero dies at 31
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Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Sean Romero, a former Ohio State men’s hockey player, passed away at the age of 31 on October 24. According to the Ohio State University athletic department, Romero died from complications of a stroke he suffered on October 15. He played for the Buckeyes from 2016 to 2019 and was part of the team that reached the 2018 NCAA Frozen Four and the 2019 Big Ten Championship. After his college career, he played professionally for the Cincinnati Cyclones, who expressed their condolences on social media. A celebration of life will take place in North Carolina on November 9.
- •Sean Romero died from stroke complications on October 24.
- •He played for Ohio State from 2016 to 2019.
- •Romero was part of the 2018 NCAA Frozen Four team.
- •He played professionally for the Cincinnati Cyclones.
- •A celebration of life is planned for November 9 in North Carolina.
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