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Hurricanes Eye Liam Ruck as Draft Prospect

1/14/2026

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Carolina Hurricanes are considering Liam Ruck, a right winger for the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League (WHL), for their upcoming draft.
Ruck has 58 points in 40 games this season, including 22 goals.
The Hurricanes' interest follows the departure of teammate Gavin McKenna.
His scoring ability positions him as a notable prospect for the Hurricanes.

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Carolina Hurricanes are considering Liam Ruck, a right winger for the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League (WHL), for their upcoming draft.
Ruck has 58 points in 40 games this season, including 22 goals.
The Hurricanes' interest follows the departure of teammate Gavin McKenna.
His scoring ability positions him as a notable prospect for the Hurricanes.