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The Penguins were aggressive in drafting brothers Liam, Markus Ruck
The Pittsburgh Penguins selected identical twins Liam and Markus Ruck during the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo. Liam was taken 22nd overall in the first round, followed by Markus with the 39th pick in the second round. The moves keep the British Columbia born brothers on the same team.
What changed
The Penguins used their first two picks of the 2026 draft to select the Ruck twins.
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Penguins Draft Identical Twins Liam and Markus Ruck
confidence 100%The Pittsburgh Penguins selected identical twins Liam and Markus Ruck during the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo. Liam was taken 22nd overall in the first round, followed by Markus with the 39th pick in the second round. The moves keep the British Columbia born brothers on the same team.
What's confirmed:
- The Pittsburgh Penguins drafted identical twins Liam and Markus Ruck in the 2026 NHL Draft.
- Liam Ruck was selected 22nd overall in the first round.
- Markus Ruck was selected 39th overall in the second round.
- The draft event took place in Buffalo.
- The Ruck twins were born in British Columbia.