Markus Ruck
#26 Medicine Hat Tigers / WHL - 26/27
| Games | GP | G | A | TP | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 5 games | 5 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 4 |
| Last 10 games | 10 | 4 | 15 | 19 | 1 |
Markus Ruck Facts
- Date of Birth
- Feb 21, 2008
- Age
- 18
- Place of Birth
- Osoyoos, BC, CAN
- Nation
- Canada
- Youth Team
- South Okanagan MHA
- Position
- F
- Height
- 183 cm / 6'0"
- Weight
- 79 kg / 174 lbs
- Shoots
- L
- Contract
- -
- Player Type
- Cerebral Tactician
- NHL Rights
Pittsburgh Penguins / Unsigned- Highlights

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Markus draws in defenders, deceives them, makes quick plays off the wall, creating progressively more space for teammates and building toward a scoring chance. There’s a high level of anticipation in his game.
Read Markus Ruck's NHL Affiliated Prospects Guide 2026 reportTwin Brother: Liam Ruck
Brother: Landon Ruck
Cousins: Shea Ruck, Nolan Vieira, Sienna Vieira
Markus Ruck Statistics
Markus Ruck Tournament Statistics
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Markus Ruck Career Totals
Markus Ruck Hockey Connections
Markus Ruck Career Highlights
| Season | Awards by Season |
|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | |
| 2022-2023 | |
| 2023-2024 | |
| 2024-2025 | |
| 2025-2026 |
Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
Transactions
| Date | Status | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed | Medicine Hat Tigers | Univ. of North Dakota | ||
| Confirmed | Okanagan HA U15 Prep | Medicine Hat Tigers |
Markus Ruck Biography and Trivia
Drafted 2023, 1 #21 by Medicine Hat Tigers in the WHL Prospects Draft
2026 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #43 by ELITEPROSPECTS.COM
2026 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #33 by CAM'S CONSENSUS
2026 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #16 by TSN/CRAIG BUTTON
2026 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #83 by THN/FERRARI
2026 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #31 by THN/KENNEDY
2026 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #56 by MCKEEN'S HOCKEY
2026 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #45 by FLOHOCKEY/CHRIS PETERS
2026 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #24 by DAILY FACEOFF
2026 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #23 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING
2026 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #35 by DRAFT PROSPECTS HOCKEY
2026 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #30 by SPORTSNET/BUKALA
2026 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #99 by SMAHT SCOUTING
2026 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #57 by DOBBERPROSPECTS
2026 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #33 by HPR/MALLOY





