Penguins Bet on Liam Ruck's Fire and IQ
Liam Ruck, 18, was drafted 22nd overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2026 NHL Draft and received a warm welcome call from GM Kyle Dubas; the Medicine Hat Tigers forward led rookies in goals and totaled 104 points in 68 WHL games, showcasing hockey IQ, playmaking and scoring ability as he embarks on development through college at North Dakota before turning pro; his twin Markus could join him on the Pens, and Liam plans to attend a Penguins prospect development camp to further enhance his explosiveness and off-ice work ethic.
