Personal: Three time Norwegian champions...son of Morten and Gry...hobbies include driving fast boats and luxury cars, tennis, and sailing.

Why Did You Choose to Come to Concordia? “Great people, good academic programs, nice place.”

The FLATEN File:

Nickname: Super Joe or Flatti

Place I would most like to visit: Dubai

Favorite movies: Zoolander, The Rock

Favorite TV shows: The OC, Family Man, Simpsons, Laguna Beach

Favorite music groups: 3 Doors Down

The three people I would most like to meet: Vemas Dean, Lance Armstrong, Ghandi

Nobody knows how much I like to: Study

The biggest influence on my hockey career: Sergei Puchkov

If I were to play another sport, it would be: Tennis, polo, or soccer

My dream job is: Formula 1 Driver