Game Center ID not associated with Apple ID

I Upgraded my daughters iPad to iOS 8. It is asking me to enter the Apple ID to log into Game Center vs her Game Center ID. When i do this is requires me to create a new Game Center account. I enter the old account name and it says it is already taken.
Somehow the GC ID and the Apple ID got disconnected after the upgrade. How do I get the two connected again?

Hello CJ_Baran,
People log into Game Center with their Apple ID. This is not to be confused with their Game Center nickname, which is like a screen name.
For more information and help, see:
Using Game Center on your Mac or iOS device
Best regards,
Nubz

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