Dubuque Fighting Saints forward Zach Solow led the United States Hockey League with 69 points on 18 goals and a league-leading 51 assists in 56 regular-season games. His average of 1.23 points per game and seven game-winning goals ranked second among USHL skaters.

For his efforts, Solow was named the 2017 USHL Forward of the Year by the league’s general managers. He is the first Dubuque player to receive the honor in 26 years. His season was highlighted by a 20-game point streak that spanned from Oct. 28 to Jan. 27. Solow tallied 32 points (6G, 26A) during the streak, which was the longest in the USHL this season and third longest point streak in Tier I history. Overall, Solow tallied at least one point in 46 of 56 regular-season games, and the Fighting Saints compiled a 12-2-3-0 (W-OTW-OTL-SOL) record when he scored a goal. He also contributed one goal and four assists in eight playoff games.

On the international stage, Solow helped the U.S. Junior Select Team win the 2016 World Junior A Challenge in Bonnyville, Alberta, by tallying four points, including two goals, in five games, with a three-point performance (1-2--3) in a 9-0 shutout over Switzerland in the quarterfinals.

Solow is committed to play hockey at Northeastern University following his USHL career and is eligible for the 2017 NHL Draft.

A native of Naples, Florida, he is the son of Ken and Nicole Solow and has two sisters, Lindy and Kristen, and one brother, Max.

The Dave Tyler Junior Player of the Year Award is presented annually to an exceptional U.S. citizen playing junior hockey in the United States.