Two of the WHL's top scorers are returning for the 2026-27 season. According to Mike Morreale [https://x.com/mikemorrealeNHL/status/2062517210304643449] of NHL.com, Liam and Markus Ruck will be headed back to the Medicine Hat Tigers next year. Both players are draft-eligible and projected to be selected in the top 50 of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Liam Ruck is projected to be a first-round pick at the end of June. The 18-year-old winger finished second in WHL scoring this year with 104 points in 68 games. As for his playoffs, Ruck recorded 12 points in 14 games. Markus Ruck is projected to be an early second-round pick in this year's draft. The 18-year-old center led all CHL players with 108 points in 68 games. In the post-season, Ruck recorded 13 points in 15 games. Liam Ruck of the Medicine Hat Tigers (Photo Credit: Randy Feere/Medicine Hat Tigers/WHL) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/4100c625-0a38-4ae1-be92-2e825182da3b.jpeg] Liam Ruck of the Medicine Hat Tigers (Photo Credit: Randy Feere/Medicine Hat Tigers/WHL) Make sure you bookmark THN's WHL site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News [https://thehockeynews.com/whl]. Latest From THN's WHL Site [https://thehockeynews.com/whl]: 2026 NHL Draft WHL Prospect Profile: J.P. Hurlbert [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/players/2026-nhl-draft-whl-prospect-profile-j-p-hurlbert] 2026 NHL Draft WHL Prospect Profile: Daxon Rudolph [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/2026-nhl-draft-whl-prospect-profile-daxon-rudolph] 2026 NHL Draft WHL Prospect Profile: Carson Carels [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/players/2026-nhl-draft-profile-carson-carels] Elite Prospects Reveals Top 10 WHLers For The 2026 NHL Draft [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/elite-prospects-reveals-top-10-whlers-for-the-2026-nhl-draft] 2026 Memorial Cup Recap: Kitchener Defeats Everett To Win Memorial Cup [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/game-day/2026-memorial-cup-recap-kitchener-defeats-everett-to-win-memorial-cup] For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription?_gl=1*11e3hua*_ga*MTk0NDM0Mzk0OS4xNzQ2MjQ0ODA2*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NjYzMzYxOTQkbzkwOSRnMSR0MTc2NjMzNzA3NyRqNTYkbDAkaDA.]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum. The Hockey News [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/1ad7a295-2dd0-4784-9fc4-dcccac9d4909.jpeg] The Hockey News
