After five days of gruelling competition and a little bit of help, the Rocky Mountain Raiders are one step closer to a shot at the Mac's Midget Tournament Final New Year's Day.

The Raiders finished the round robin 2nd in their pool and earned the only wildcard berth into the semi-finals Thursday afternoon.

Standing in their way are the Sherwood Park Fury who were a perfect 4-0 in the round robin.

Gametime is 4 p.m. at the Max Bell Centre, the winner face either the Fraser Valley Rush or the Northern Capitals in the female final at noon Friday.

As for the male quarter and semi final match-ups they get under way at 9 a.m. and noon.

Sherwood Park J Ennis Kings Vs. Calgary NW Flames 9  a.m.

Regina Pat Canadians Vs. Vancouver NW Giants 9 a.m.

Lloydminster Bandit Pipeline Bobcats Vs. Belarus U-17 National Team 12 p.m.

Cariboo Cougars (Defending Mac's Champions) Vs. SSAC Boston Pizza Athletics 12 p.m.

The victors will compete for the Mac's crown Friday at 4 p.m.

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