Medicine Hat Tigers Shine in 2026 NHL Entry Draft: Liam Ruck Selected 22nd Overall by Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins have chosen Liam Ruck, a forward from the Medicine Hat Tigers, as the 22nd overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Liam had an impressive season, finishing second in the CHL scoring race with 104 points, just behind his twin brother, Markus, who won the CHL’s Top Scorer Award. Another Medicine Hat Tigers alumni, Gavin McKenna, was also selected in the first round of the 2026 draft. Markus Ruck is still available for selection as the draft progresses. Pittsburgh's next pick will be 39th overall in the second round. The remaining six rounds of the 2026 NHL Draft will take place the following day, starting at 9:00 AM MST, with more Tigers players expected to be chosen.