Because Amat is one of the team now, Zach benefits from the team’s status by association. But this is like salt in the wound for Zach. Bobo bullied him just days before, but now, because of a sudden change in Amat’s fortunes, he’s arbitrarily worthy of Bobo’s protection, and he feels he’s lost Amat on top of it all. Zach’s pain here shows how even when hockey culture brings outward benefits (like protection from bullies), it can still cause harm at the same time.