A veteran forward with the B’s is offering guidance to younger teammates as they settle into the city, including a recent addition who played alongside him for Team USA earlier this year. The player, now in his fourth season, has become a familiar figure for newcomers navigating life beyond the ice. His experience with the national team appears to have strengthened bonds with at least one of his new colleagues. The dynamic reflects how established players often ease transitions for rookies in professional hockey.

Mason Lohrei, who is entering his fourth season with the B’s, has been around to help some of his new teammates adjust to the city, namely Will Borgen, who skated for Team USA with Lohrei in May at ...