Live Feeds
● LIVE Updated 1h ago · 26 sources tracked

Penguins Love Liam Ruck's Talent, Enthusiasm and Smarts

The Pittsburgh Penguins selected forward Liam Ruck with the 22nd overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft. The team later drafted his identical twin brother, Markus Ruck, in the second round. Liam Ruck previously played for the Medicine Hat Tigers in the WHL.

RSS Source map (15)

What changed

The Penguins have now drafted both Liam and Markus Ruck to keep the twins together.

Live updates

  1. Penguins Draft Liam and Markus Ruck Twins in 2026 NHL Draft

    The Pittsburgh Penguins selected forward Liam Ruck with the 22nd overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft. The team later drafted his identical twin brother, Markus Ruck, in the second round. Liam Ruck previously played for the Medicine Hat Tigers in the WHL.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Pittsburgh Penguins selected forward Liam Ruck with the 22nd overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
    • Liam Ruck is an identical twin brother of Markus Ruck.
    • The Penguins drafted Markus Ruck in the second round of the 2026 NHL Draft.
    • Liam Ruck recorded 104 points with 45 goals and 59 assists in 68 games with the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League.
    • Liam Ruck is 6 feet tall and weighs 174 pounds.
    confidence 100%