A veteran forward with the team is offering guidance to younger players as they settle into life in the city, including a recent addition who competed alongside him at an international tournament earlier this year. The player, now in his fourth season, has become a familiar figure for newcomers navigating both the hockey program and the local environment. His experience appears to be easing the transition for at least one teammate who joined the roster after representing the United States in a high-profile event. The dynamic highlights how established players often play a key role in helping fresh faces adapt to new challenges.

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 ...