Liam and Markus Ruck Scored 212 Points, And Their Bond Is Giving NHL Scouts Sedin Vibes
Holy smokes, Seattle, get ready for something special at the NHL draft tonight! We've got two incredible brothers, Markus and Liam Ruck, lighting up the hockey world, and their story is just unreal. These 18-year-old forwards from Osoyoos, B.C., just dominated the Western Hockey League, ripping up the scoring charts and making everyone wonder if they'll stay together in the big leagues. It's Friday, the first round is going down at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, and the stakes couldn't be higher for these twin phenoms!
The Ruck Twins: 212 Points of Pure Madness
Markus and Liam are not just any twin linemates, folks. They absolutely wrecked the WHL scoring in the 2025-26 season. Markus, a center, exploded for 108 points with 21 goals and a whopping 87 assists. Not to be outdone, his brother Liam, a winger, blasted 104 points with 45 goals and 59 assists. That's a combined 212 points of pure, unadulterated offense! It's no wonder NHL Central Scouting ranked Liam as the 20th North American skater and Markus right behind him at No. 23 back in April. These guys are six feet tall and built for battle, with Liam at 177 pounds.
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But it's more than just stats with these two. They've spent pretty much every single day of their lives together, and that bond is a huge part of their game. As Markus put it, "So special having my twin brother with me every step of the way." Liam echoes that, saying their connection is "a little deeper." While they know teams are "in the driver's seat," they're holding onto the hope that an NHL club will pull some strings to keep the Ruck band together. Can you imagine the chemistry continuing at the pro level?
Mirror Twins, Undeniable Chemistry, and Sedin-Level Support
What makes these twins even more fascinating is that they're "mirror twins." Markus is a lefty on the ice and a playmaker, while Liam is a righty and a pure goal-scorer. They even write with opposite hands! Their former Medicine Hat Tigers teammate, Bryce Pickford, who's a Montreal Canadiens prospect, couldn't stop raving about their on-ice connection. "They don't even have to look," Pickford said. "It's like they almost just know where each other is." That's the kind of unspoken communication that makes a line deadly!
Tigers head coach Willie Desjardins, who worked with the legendary Sedin twins in Vancouver, sees some serious parallels in their approach. He said the Sedins were "exceptional" and "in a class of their own," but added, "Liam and Markus are like that. How well they see the ice, push each other and are super supportive." That's high praise, people! Beyond the ice, Pickford also highlighted their incredible character, calling them "the kindest kids I’ve ever met in my life." They're always smiling, always laughing, and never come to the rink with a bad attitude. That's the kind of foundation you want in your future stars.
The Ruck brothers even sought out a sports psychologist to help with draft-year pressure, learning "breathing exercises, visualization" to keep their minds free and have more fun. They're already committed to the University of North Dakota for 2027-28, but tonight, the NHL calls. Whether they go together or apart, the league is about to get two incredibly talented, incredibly bonded players. The Emerald City will be watching to see where these twin forces of nature land!
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