Written Option #1:

With this now being his fourth year in the SMJHL, Matviy Cajabi is now one of the elder statesmen on his squad. However, with English not being his first language and his quiet disposition , being a "mentor" isn't something that comes easy or is natural for him. The phrase "lead by example" often comes to mind. As well, he's more of a one-on-one person, finding it easier to "teach" to someone that he can connect with. 
Playing with legends like Edouard and Mia Lavoie during his first season with Maine was an opportunity to witness their leadership qualities first-hand, both of whom had standout careers with the Timber and in the SJHL as a whole. As well, he was the "old man" on a line with rookies Ty Justice and Val Pulkkinen during his breakout year, which forced him into learning how to be a mentor on the fly. 

With every season comes a group of fresh faces, and so he'll show the ropes as best he can to incumbent forwards Anthony Louchard and Darby Reznor (as well as Lucas Snyder and blupesaldo on D and Zsigmond Popovics in goal). Along with the team's leadership group of Deth Klaw, Kristians Mikelis and Anna Skovgaard, Cajabi will help to integrate the new blood by showing them around the arena but more importantly helping them feel comfortable and making Maine feel like home.