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Meet the Identical Twins Whose Secret Language Is Hockey
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February 19, 2026Star Tribune Varsity

Meet the Identical Twins Whose Secret Language Is Hockey

After a senior season apart — Brooke sidelined by a torn ACL — identical twins Alaina and Brooke Gnetz will reunite on the University of Minnesota Duluth team next fall. The feature explores their unique bond, their hockey journey growing up in Woodbury, and how they've supported each other through adversity.

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UMD Women's Hockey Sign Eight to 2026-27 Class
November 17, 2025UMD Athletics
UMD Women's Hockey Sign Eight to 2026-27 Class

Brooke Gnetz, a 5-foot-5 defenseman and 2-time USA Hockey National Champion (U16 & U19), was invited to the 16/17 USA Hockey National Development Camp in July and is a multi-year USA Development Camp invitee. In her three previous seasons with Woodbury High School, Brooke accrued 64 points on 17 goals and 47 assists from the blueline. Together, Brooke and Alaina will become UMD's first ever pair of sisters in program history.

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Gnetz Twins Commit to UMD Women's Hockey
November 14, 2025WDIO News
Gnetz Twins Commit to UMD Women's Hockey

Brooke has piled up 64 points on 17 goals and 47 assists through 81 games at Woodbury High School. The blueliner was named to the USA Girls National 16/17 camp in July and has been an invitee at many USA Development camps. With their signings, the twins will become the first pair of sisters to play for the UMD women's hockey team.

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Bulldogs Receive Dual-Commitment from Woodbury's Gnetz Twins
August 30, 2024The Rink Live
Bulldogs Receive Dual-Commitment from Woodbury's Gnetz Twins

Brooke, a defender, and Alaina, a forward, both announced their verbal commitments to Minnesota Duluth in August after standout sophomore seasons at Woodbury. The twins bring championship experience and elite skill to the Bulldogs program.

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USA Hockey Girls National 16/17 Camp Selection
July 2024USA Hockey / Minnesota Hockey
USA Hockey Girls National 16/17 Camp Selection

Brooke Gnetz, a 2-time USA Hockey National Champion at U16 and U19, was selected for the prestigious USA Hockey Girls National 16/17 Camp, featuring 170 of the top players in the 2008 and 2009 birth years. This recognition highlights her status as one of the nation's elite defensive prospects.

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Brooke Gnetz Player Profile & Career Stats
Updated 2026Elite Prospects
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Full career statistics and scouting profile for Brooke Gnetz — tracking her journey from Woodbury High School through USA Hockey national teams to her commitment at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Career totals: 64 points (17G, 47A) across 78 high school games.

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Neutral Zone Scouting Report & Rankings
Updated 2026Neutral Zone
Neutral Zone Scouting Report & Rankings

In-depth amateur scouting coverage of Brooke Gnetz including player ratings, historical rankings, and evaluations from multiple showcase events including USA Tier 1 Nationals, PIP Labor Day Tournament, and Minnesota High School play.

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