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Ruck twins commit to UND after stellar junior hockey season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 12:33 AM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

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Summary

Liam and Markus Ruck, top scorers in Canadian major junior hockey, have committed to the University of North Dakota, set to join the Fighting Hawks for the 2027-28 season. The twins played for the Medicine Hat Tigers, with Markus leading the WHL with 108 points and Liam finishing second with 104. Both players are expected to be top picks in the upcoming NHL Draft. Their recruitment adds to a strong period for UND, following the addition of notable prospect Nolan Fitzhenry. They opted for one more season in junior hockey before transitioning to college.

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By the Numbers

•Liam Ruck scored 45 goals and registered 59 assists this season.
•Markus Ruck tallied 21 goals and 87 assists.
•The Rucks helped Medicine Hat reach the Memorial Cup final in 2024-25.
•Both players will enter the 2026 NHL Draft later this week.

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12:33 AMYahoo Sports — UND lands the Ruck twins, the top two scorers in Canadian major junior hockey

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Jun. 22—GRAND FORKS — The top two scorers in all of Canadian major junior hockey have committed to UND. Liam and Markus Ruck, twin brothers who play for the Medicine Hat Tigers in the Western Hockey League, announced Monday they will join the Fighting Hawks for the 2027-28 season. Markus, a left-hander who plays center and wing, led the WHL with 108 points in 68 games. Liam, a right-hander who ...
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