Penguins select Markus Ruck in second round after drafting twin brother Liam
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 7:16 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins drafted Markus Ruck with the 39th pick in the second round of the NHL draft. Markus, born eight minutes earlier than his twin brother Liam, expressed excitement to join him in Pittsburgh after Liam was picked 22nd overall the previous day. Both players come from Osoyoos, British Columbia, and were leading scorers in the WHL last season. Markus recorded 108 points, while Liam had 104. The family connection was a prominent theme in this draft, which also saw Caleb Malhotra selected by Vancouver, where his father was recently hired as head coach.
- •Markus Ruck selected by Pittsburgh Penguins with 39th pick.
- •Liam Ruck drafted by Penguins the previous day at 22nd overall.
- •Twins from Osoyoos, British Columbia, excelled in WHL last season.
- •Markus led WHL with 108 points; Liam finished second with 104.
- •Family connections highlighted with Malhotra's selection by Vancouver.
- 2:07 PMYahoo Sports — Ruck Twins 'Couldn't Be More Excited' To Be Drafted By Penguins
- 7:16 PMYahoo Sports — Pittsburgh is twin city after Penguins draft Markus Ruck in 2nd round after Liam in 1st
- 3:40 PMYahoo Sports — Penguins draft Markus Ruck in second round
"Born eight minutes earlier than his twin brother Liam, Marcus Ruck is fine with ceding NHL draft bragging rights. All that mattered to Ruck on Saturday was being selected with the 39th pick in the second round by Pittsburgh in following his brother, who was drafted 22nd overall by the Penguins a day earlier. Marcus led the WHL with 108 points last season, while Liam, a right wing, finished second with 104 points.
"The Penguins completed drafted the twin brother of first round pick Liam Ruck by selecting Markus Ruck with the 39th pick of the 2026 NHL draft. M. Ruck is a left handed forward that is more of a playmaker compared to his brother’s penchant for goal scoring. Markus led the WHL in scoring. Some reports […]
"Pittsburgh selected Liam in the first round, and Markus in the second.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 2:07 PMRuck Twins 'Couldn't Be More Excited' To Be Drafted By Penguins
Pittsburgh selected Liam in the first round, and Markus in the second.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 7:16 PMPittsburgh is twin city after Penguins draft Markus Ruck in 2nd round after Liam in 1st
Born eight minutes earlier than his twin brother Liam, Marcus Ruck is fine with ceding NHL draft bragging rights. All that mattered to Ruck on Saturday was being selected with the 39th pick in the second round by Pittsburgh in following his brother, who was drafted 22nd overall by the Penguins a day earlier. Marcus led the WHL with 108 points last season, while Liam, a right wing, finished second with 104 points.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 3:40 PMPenguins draft Markus Ruck in second round
The Penguins completed drafted the twin brother of first round pick Liam Ruck by selecting Markus Ruck with the 39th pick of the 2026 NHL draft. M. Ruck is a left handed forward that is more of a playmaker compared to his brother’s penchant for goal scoring. Markus led the WHL in scoring. Some reports […]
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