2016 (Junior):
A career year for Steffen ended with an America East All-Conference nod thanks in part to her career-high four goals and ten points. Steffen scored goals against Vermont, LIU Brooklyn, Missouri State, and New Hampshire, with that final goal coming in the America East tournament. Her goal against Missouri State was the game-winner as well. Steffen''s work as a midfielder helped the Tigers hold opponents to just 1.68 goals per game.
2015 (Sophomore):
Steffen was a key contributor for the Tigers, starting 18 of 19 games for the team. She scored one goal against Missouri State and also assisted on goals against Saint Louis and VCU while working mostly in the midfield and dominating the possession game. In Pacific''s 2-1 victory over Cal, Steffen had three shots, one of her four multi-shot games on the year. She also put up multiple shots against Saint Louis, Missouri State, and New Hampshire.
2014 (Freshman):
Steffen played in all 20 games and made 18 starts in her debut season with the Tigers. She averaged over 50 minutes per contest and tallied a goal and an assist on the year while attempting five shots. Her first career goal came on Oct. 25 at Appalachian State and she added an assist against the Mountaineers on Nov. 7.
High School:
Steffen, from Schilde, Belgium, played for the Belgian national team at the U18 and U16 levels, earning a fifth place finish at the 2013 U18 European championships in Dublin, Ireland. Additionally, she and her team earned a runner-up position at the 2012 U16 championships in Valencia, Spain and a third place finish in the 2012 U16 Five Nations Tournament in Mannheim, Germany.
Steffen has 10 years of club experience for the KHC Dragons of Brasschaat, Belgium, including a second place finish in the European Hockey League in 2013.
Personal:
Axelle was born in Brasschaat, Belgium. In her free time she enjoys reading and going out with friends. In her second year at Pacific, Axelle is a business administration major.
