Team Canada omits Ruck brothers from World Junior summer showcase roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 8:03 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
The Team Canada summer showcase roster, serving as a precursor to the December World Junior Championships, does not include Pittsburgh Penguins' Markus and Liam Ruck. Markus led the WHL in points with 108, while Liam finished second with 104. Their exclusion is notable given their performance. Other high-scoring players from the 2026 draft are also absent, indicating the depth of the competition among talent. Both Rucks remain eligible for next year's event.
- •Markus Ruck led the WHL in points with 108.
- •Liam Ruck finished second in WHL scoring with 104.
- •Only three 2026 first-round picks were invited to the showcase.
- •The Rucks may still be eligible for next year's tournament.
- 8:03 PMYahoo Sports — Ruckuses omitted from Team Canada WJC summer showcase
"The Penguins don’t have any representatives at the upcoming Team Canada summer showcase, an event that’s an on ramp for the December World Junior team. In a sense, it’s a surprise since Pittsburgh second round pick Markus Ruck led the WHL in points (108). Twin brother and first round pick Liam was second in WHL […]
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