Twins Drafted by Penguins | Vancouver News

Two identical twins from Osoyoos, Markus and Liam Ruck, both got drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins this year—Liam 22nd overall, Markus 39th—making NHL history as the first set of twins to be drafted in the same year. Raised playing together since childhood, their bond was forged in the garage and strengthened by their parents’ philosophy of enjoying the game over chasing stats. The draft was a nerve-wracking family ordeal, with barely any sleep as they waited for Markus’s name to be called after Liam’s. Their community rallied behind them, even stitching “It takes a village” into their draft suits, highlighting the support system that helped them get to this moment. Now, with a chance to play alongside NHL legends like Sidney Crosby, their journey is a heartwarming tale of sibling rivalry, passion, and hometown pride. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aeb12c3622e744e0