As twin brothers, Walleye rookie forwards Tylor and Tyson Spink have always shared an uncanny connection that has produced extraordinary creativity on the ice.

The 23-year-olds from Williamstown, Ont., have been linemates since they could walk, and continue to form a formidable duo as they embark on their professional careers with Toledo.

The results have been instantaneous as Tylor and Tyson joined veteran Kyle Bonis for the first time on Friday night. The Spinks recently wrapped up their college careers at Colgate University, where they finished first and second on the team in scoring.

On Sunday, Tylor Spink set up Tyson with a dazzling game-winning goal 18 seconds into overtime to cap a 2-1 victory over Wheeling. The pair zigzagged back and forth before Tyson Spink dropped a behind-the-back pass to Tylor. He hesitated, then fed it back to Tyson, who popped in the winner.

“We create offense reading off each other,” Tyson said. “We’re so familiar with each other.”

“There is some sixth sense there,” Tylor said. “But the extent of it is just familiarity. We’ve practiced together for so long and those plays just come natural. We’re hoping we can keep doing it.”

Tyson Spink has two goals and two assists in three games with Toledo. Tylor Spink, who played in two games with Toledo late last month, has two goals and six assists in five games.

“When you go to a new setting, you have some nerves wondering how it will go,” Tylor Spink said. “To step in as pros and get some success right away is a huge bonus. We already have chemistry, and we’ve gotten the opportunity to play with Bonis. He’s a great player.”

In three games, the trio has 12 points. Bonis, who set the franchise’s single-season scoring record last season, has 14 goals and 10 assists in 30 games.

“It’s been an amazing experience,” Tyson said. “We just do our thing and read off of Bonis. We are just fortunate to get the opportunity, and we’re rolling with it.”

The brothers grew up playing on the family’s backyard pond in the Canadian town of a little more than 13,000 people. Tylor is a right-handed shot and centered the line last weekend. Tyson, who is a left-handed shooter, plays left wing. Both are listed at 5-foot-10 and 185 pounds.

The brothers played youth hockey together and, at age 16, joined the Cornwall Colts of the Canadian Junior Hockey League. Tylor said they joke about switching places to play tricks on people.

“But living in a small town in Ontario, our teachers could tell us apart,” Tylor said. “We’ve never had the luxury of doing it. There’s been some ideas there.”

Tyson, chuckling, said: “We don’t do any switcheroos.”

Tyson Spink, who had 37 points (14 G, 23 A) in 37 games in his senior season at Colgate, was nominated for the Hobey Baker award that goes to the top collegiate player. Tylor finished second on the team with 34 points (13 G, 21 A) in 37 games.

The two were invited to the Detroit Red Wings’ developmental camp in 2014. Walleye coach Derek Lalonde said the organization recruited the brothers “very hard.”

“They play the right way. Those are very special-type players,” Lalonde said. “They will move up through the organization. We think they have an upside. They will get their feet wet here in Toledo, but they are AHL-caliber players.”

The brothers said they were eager to join a Walleye team (46-19-5) that has earned a playoff berth, won the ECHL North Division title, and is closing in on clinching an Eastern Conference title.

“This team is built to win a championship,” Tylor said. “We got a taste of that the last couple of days. Everyone brings something different to the table. That is what championship teams have.”

Bonis said the brothers are a boost to a team that ranks fifth in scoring (3.17 goals per game).

“We’re buzzing and cycling and anyone who has the puck on their stick can make something happen,” Bonis said.

The brothers are working on earning degrees in education from Colgate.

“We have a couple classes and a thesis to complete,” Tyson said. “We want to play hockey as long as [we] can and roll with that. But my degree is key.”

Tylor said the brothers, who prefer to be a package deal in the pros, were blown away by the atmosphere at the Huntington Center.

“It’s like a mini-NHL rink. It’s a great atmosphere,” Tylor said. “The fans are tremendous. They were so loud when we scored [on Sunday].”

RANKIN HONORED: Walleye forward Evan Rankin, who scored five goals on Saturday night, was named ECHL player of the week.

Rankin had six goals in three games last weekend, including five in Toledo’s 7-3 win at Cincinnati, matching his franchise record. The 30-year-old forward scored five goals on Feb. 18, 2010, at Charlotte.

“Evan’s been a consistent contributor all year for us and is great at showing the younger players how to approach the game,” Lalonde said. “His skill around the net led to such an amazing performance on Saturday.”

Earlier this season, Rankin passed Kyle Rogers to become the Walleye’s all-time goal scoring leader (69). He has 83 goals in a Toledo uniform.