Just before Make-A-Wish Northeast New York wish kid Jackson, clad in a complete Anaheim Ducks uniform, hit the Honda Center ice in front of more than 15,000 screaming fans prior to the Ducks-Vegas Golden Knights game, he glanced back in the players’ tunnel.

“That was the best part of the wish,” said the 12-year-old from Rouses Point near the Canadian border. “When I looked back, they were all behind me.”

Of course they were. The Ducks had Jackson’s back his whole memorable wish.

Jackson’s wish was to meet his favorite NHL hockey team, the Ducks. (The affinity comes from the movie, “The Mighty Ducks.”)

That’s not quite what happened.

Oh, he did meet his heroes on a recent trip to California.

But the youth who plays hockey despite a heart condition that requires a pacemaker also signed to a two-day contract. And got his own gear.

And practiced with the team. And went to an arcade with players.

And skated the Ducks onto the ice for their game against the Golden Knights on Dec. 28 to thunderous cheers.

And was sincerely adopted as a full-fledged team member by players, coaches and staff.

And more. So much more – too much to list here. (The swag alone. …)

Jackson, who will be an ambassador for the Make-A-Wish Northeast New York Hope Begins With Us Gala on March 25 in Saratoga Springs, had to wait more than two years on his wish because of the pandemic. The youth and his parents said it was well worth it.

“It was amazing,” Jackson said on “Good Morning LA” the next day. (Yes, that happened, too.) “My wish finally came true after many years of waiting.”

He offered advice for fellow wish kids waiting for their wishes.

“Keep waiting on your dream,” he said. “If you really want it, you really want it.”