Men's Hockey | 3/30/2019 3:44:00 PM

MINNEAPOLIS – Gopher Hockey senior forward and assistant captainhas signed an amateur tryout contract with the ECHL's Norfolk Admirals.A native of Shoreview, Minn., Romanko skated in 137 career games for the University of Minnesota with 21 points (seven goals, 14 assists). The forward was selected to serve as an assistant captain as a senior before tallying two points (one goal, one assist) in 27 games in his final collegiate season.The four-year letter winner for the Maroon & Gold helped the Gophers capture two-straight Big Ten regular-season championships in 2016 and 2017.A three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection, Romanko earned the accolade every season he was eligible for the Gophers.