Pittsburgh Penguins draft twins Liam and Markus Ruck back-to-back
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 3:34 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins drafted identical twins Liam Ruck and Markus Ruck in back-to-back rounds during the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, New York. Liam was selected 22nd overall on June 26, with Markus following as the 39th pick on June 27. The twins, who played together for the Medicine Hat Tigers in the WHL, expressed excitement about continuing their careers together in the NHL. Their mother, Nina Ruck, shared her joy over the twins being drafted by the same team, highlighting their close bond.
- •Liam Ruck was selected 22nd, Markus 39th in the 2026 NHL Draft.
- •The twins are from Osoyoos, British Columbia.
- •They played for the Medicine Hat Tigers, leading the WHL in points.
- •The Rucks expressed excitement to play together in the NHL.
- •Their mother emphasized their strong bond and support for each other.
- 3:34 PMYahoo Sports — Twin Brothers Liam and Markus Ruck Drafted in Back-to-Back Rounds by the Pittsburgh Penguins: ‘So Special’
"The Pittsburgh Penguins selected the twins in the first and second rounds of the 2026 NHL Draft this past weekend
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