Eastern Conference

A young Nailers fan gets her birthday wish from Riley Brace (WHL - 23). Brace scored the game-winning goal in OT to give Wheeling the win.

PHOTO GALLERY: Royals at Nailers 5/11/2016

Eastern Conference

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The Wheeling Nailers eliminate the Reading Royals from the Kelly Cup Playoffs with a 4-3 OT win in Game 7 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, WV. Wheeling’s Riley Brace scored the game-winner at the 19:22 mark in OT. The Nailers advance to the ECHL Eastern Conference Finals to take on the South Carolina Stingrays. (Rachel Lewis – Inside Hockey)

A young Nailers fan gets her birthday wish from Riley Brace (WHL – 23). Brace scored the game-winning goal in OT to give Wheeling the win.

Dan O’Donoghue (WHL – 9) nails Mike Marcou (RDG – 2) into the boards.

Ty Loney (WHL – 24) tries to knock Nikita Kashirsky (RDG – 26) off the puck.

Martin Ouellette (RDG – 1) keeps an eye on the play.

Martin Ouellette (RDG – 1) makes a save.

Yannick Tifu (RDG – 10) gets into the face of Riley Brace (WHL – 23).

Ty Loney (WHL – 24) checks Maxim Lamarche (RDG – 4) into the boards.

Jordan Kwas (WHL – 17) faces off against Michael Pelech (RDG – 55).

Maxim Lamarche (RDG – 4) puts Cody Wydo (WHL – 11) into a headlock.

Riley Brace (WHL – 23) scores the game-winning goal in OT.

Martin Ouellette (RDG – 1) and Joe Rehkamp (RDG – 37) after Wheeling scores the game-winning goal in OT to eliminate Reading from the Kelly Cup Playoffs.

The Wheeling Nailers celebrate winning Game 7 against the Reading Royals.

Riley Brace (WHL – 23) is named the 1st Star of the Game. Brace scored the game-winning goal in OT in Game 7.

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