Rochester, Mich. – Very rarely is the opportunity afforded for twins to play together on a team. Even more rare is the opportunity for them to play on the same team throughout the entirety of their career.

That’s what has happened for Charlie and Rory Andriole, twins that are competing for the 18U Jr. Bulldogs at the 2022 Chipotle-USA Hockey Youth Tier I 18U National Championships. In what is their final year of eligibility, the twin brothers are now competing in their first Nationals.

Since then, they’ve been inseparable on the ice sans the different positions that split them up. But the twins love it and wouldn’t change anything for the world.

“It’s just gotten really normal [to play with Rory]. I’ve had him by my side for every single game, every single practice, pretty much like five times a week since I started playing hockey. He’s not only my brother but my best friend.”

“It’s just nice to have somebody that’s always there to pick you up,” said Rory with Charlie nodding in agreement. “You’re never really alone, we haven’t played without each other much at all, so it’s good to have someone always there for you.”

The two elder Andriole's perhaps inspired their younger brother, Brody, to start playing. Brody is currently in Rochester, Mich. as well trying to win a Chipotle-USA Hockey National Championship of his own with the 16U Jr. Bulldogs. It has allowed the twins the opportunity to watch him play. Brody is a defenseman like Charlie, so Charlie was able to give a scouting report.

“He’s bigger than I was at that age. He’s not afraid, he’s always making the smart, simple play and smart breakouts, which is really nice.”

Perhaps a future in coaching, or maybe scouting, is in order for Charlie. He’s utilized that to his advantage when going one-on-one against his twin brother as well. Though neither twin wanted to give a definitive answer as they laughed off the question, everyone wants to know: who would win one-on-one?