Jimmy DeVito Commits To RPI
(January 10th, 2012) - The Chicago Steel are proud to announce that forward Jimmy DeVito has committed to play hockey for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. DeVito, who hails from Bloomingdale, Ill., has tallied 13 points (3g, 10a) in 28 games this season.

This is his second season with the Steel after playing in 45 games and registering two goals and five assists in 2010-11.

"RPI offered me just before Christmas," DeVito said. "I took a visit to the campus about a month ago and really liked the facilities and the coaching staff. I am thinking about majoring in business right now and they have a very good business school.

"My Family was happy for me when I committed and will be making trips out to New York to watch me play. My dad really liked RPI as well and was impressed with its coaching staff."

Located in Troy, NY, RPI has been playing hockey since 1901 and is one of the oldest college hockey programs in the nation. The Engineers have won two NCAA National Championships (1954,1985), have made five NCAA Frozen Four appearances (1953, 1954, 1961, 1964, 1985) and have qualified for the NCAA Tournament 10 times, most recently in 2011.

"Coach Appert said I was a good fit for his program and am the type of player that can help them win," DeVito said. "RPI has a great hockey tradition and to get to play for the Engineers is going to be an honor ."