July 8, 2009

Cardiff Inks Romfo to Contract

The following article featuring former Rensselaer standout Scott Romfo appeared June 26 on the Cardiff Devils Web site.

 

Scott Romfo is Cardiff Devils' latest signing for the 2009-10 season.

The solid, two-way defenceman from Blaine in Minnesota has signed and returned his contract to the Devils.

That completes Devils' team on defence, while head coach Gerad Adams is now lining up a first line right-winger to partner Max Birbraer and Mark Smith plus a third line centreman.

"We are in talks with a winger and hopeful they will go well," said Adams, who has gone home to Canada for a month where he will continue his recruitment drive.

Romfo says he is 'excited' about playing for Cardiff Devils and admits: "I've never been outside North America before. I'm excited about the new challenge ahead."

The 5ft 11ins D-man played a key role as South Caroline Stingrays won the East Coast League Kelly Cup championship last season, beating Alaska Aces in the final series of matches.

"I'm a solid, two-way defenceman," said Romfo. "I'm not flash and not the most skilled player in the world, but I do my job, work hard for the team and offensively I can make an impact."

Romfo, 27, played for Tri-City Storm in the United States Hockey League, playing two years of varsity hockey at Blaine High School, winning the AA State Championship, plus four years of college hockey for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Now, after four seasons playing for South Caroline Stingrays he is to combine playing for Cardiff Devils with studies at Cardiff University along with new team-mates Wes Jarvis and Hartwick. He played in more than 200 games for Stingrays, scoring 21 goals with 65 assists.

Older brother, Jeff, played hockey at the University of Minnesota-Duluth and with the South Carolina Stingrays of the East Coast Hockey League. He was also an NHL draft pick for Minnesota North Stars. Brian, his second brother, played hockey at St. John’s University in Minnesota.