Markus and Liam Ruck, 18-year-old twin brothers, were drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in back-to-back rounds and are now attending development camp in Pittsburgh. WATCH VIDEO IN PLAYFINDER ABOVEMarkus Ruck said he hoped the Penguins would select him in the second round so he could continue playing alongside his brother. “A whirlwind but super exciting,” Markus said. Liam Ruck shared his thoughts on the experience. “We get to share our journey together; it means the world to both of us,” Liam said. The Ruck twins have never spent more than four consecutive days apart and are thrilled to be going through this experience together. Markus is eight minutes older than Liam, and while Liam is known as the scorer on the ice, Markus is considered the playmaker. The brothers said Monday their physical differences include their hair, noses, and smiles, but they share similar interests, do everything together, and rarely argue or fight. At development camp, however, the twins are on separate teams, a rare occurrence for the duo. This means different practices and even playing against each other, but their close bond remains intact. “We’re really close, we want to know, it’s a special bond,” Markus said. Markus also revealed one quirky difference between the two: he likes ketchup. When asked if Heinz is his preferred brand, he said he’s not picky. The Ruck brothers are set to develop along the same path in the coming years, and their journey promises to be one to watch.Looking for more news in your area | Subscribe to the WTAE YouTube Channel

PITTSBURGH —

Markus and Liam Ruck, 18-year-old twin brothers, were drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in back-to-back rounds and are now attending development camp in Pittsburgh.

WATCH VIDEO IN PLAYFINDER ABOVE

Markus Ruck said he hoped the Penguins would select him in the second round so he could continue playing alongside his brother.

“A whirlwind but super exciting,” Markus said.

Liam Ruck shared his thoughts on the experience.

“We get to share our journey together; it means the world to both of us,” Liam said.

The Ruck twins have never spent more than four consecutive days apart and are thrilled to be going through this experience together.

Markus is eight minutes older than Liam, and while Liam is known as the scorer on the ice, Markus is considered the playmaker.

The brothers said Monday their physical differences include their hair, noses, and smiles, but they share similar interests, do everything together, and rarely argue or fight.

At development camp, however, the twins are on separate teams, a rare occurrence for the duo.

This means different practices and even playing against each other, but their close bond remains intact.

“We’re really close, we want to know, it’s a special bond,” Markus said.

Markus also revealed one quirky difference between the two: he likes ketchup. When asked if Heinz is his preferred brand, he said he’s not picky.

The Ruck brothers are set to develop along the same path in the coming years, and their journey promises to be one to watch.

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