Michigan Tech

Axel Hostyn
Sophomore
Hometown: Vernon, British Columbia, Canada
Program: Civil Engineering

Before joining Michigan Tech, Axel Hostyn competed for the Black Jack Ski Team in British Columbia. During the 2024–25 season, Hostyn placed fifth among U20 athletes in the 7.5K individual classic at a U.S. SuperTour event, sixth in the 10K individual skate at the Canadian National Championships and third in the classic sprint at the Canadian National Championships. Hostyn also placed third in the U18 aggregate standings at the Canadian National Championships. In 2025–26, Hostyn won the U20 10K individual classic at the Sovereign Invitational and placed fourth in the U20 7.5K individual skate at the same event. Hostyn is a transfer student from Selkirk College in Castlegar, British Columbia. During his time at Selkirk, he lived and trained in Rossland, British Columbia, with his coach, George Grey.