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Pittsburgh Penguins select Liam Ruck as first pick in NHL Draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 2:13 AM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Pittsburgh Penguins select Liam Ruck as first pick in NHL Draft
Summary

The Pittsburgh Penguins chose forward Liam Ruck with the 22nd overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft held at the Woodland Hills Impact Center on June 27. Ruck, an 18-year-old Canadian, previously played for the Medicine Hat Tigers. Standing at 6 feet and weighing approximately 176 pounds, he is expected to contribute to the team's future development in the league.

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  • •Liam Ruck drafted 22nd overall by the Penguins.
  • •The NHL Draft took place at the Woodland Hills Impact Center.
  • •Ruck is 6 feet tall and weighs around 176 pounds.
  • •He played for the Medicine Hat Tigers prior to the draft.
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  • 2:13 AMYahoo Sports — Pittsburgh Penguins select forward Liam Ruck as their first pick in the NHL Draft
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The Woodland Hills Impact Center, housed in the former Rankin Elementary School, is shut down.

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