Below are notes on Schlemko and Froese career:

The announcement was made today by Flyers Executive Vice President and General Manager, Chuck Fletcher.

The Philadelphia Flyers announced they have acquire defenseman David Schlemko (SHLEHM-koh) and forward Byron Froese (FRAYZ) from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for forward Dale Weise and defenseman Christian Folin.

DAVID SCHLEMKO (SHLEHM-koh)

POSITION: Defense

DRAFTED: Undrafted

AGE: 31 (5-7-1987)

BORN: Edmonton, Alberta

VITALS: 6'1", 191 pounds

SHOOTS: Left

* He has appeared in 18 games for the Canadiens this year, recording two assists and averaging 19:51 of ice time...

* He has also played eight games for the club's AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket, where he recorded four points (1g-3a).

* Schlemko is in his 11th season in the NHL and has appeared in 415 regular season games, recording 94 points (18g-76a), a career plus-minus of +9 and 124 penalty minutes, while averaging 17:19 of ice time.

BYRON FROESE (FRAYZ)

POSITION: Center

DRAFTED: 2009 - Fourth Round (119th overall) by Chicago Blackhawks

AGE: 27 (3-12-1991)

BORN: Winkler, Manitoba

VITALS: 6'1", 202 pounds

SHOOTS: Right

* Froese serves as captain of the Canadiens' AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket, where he has 30 points (14g-16a) in 46 games... His 14 goals lead the team

* Last season, he appeared in 48 games for the Canadiens where he posted three goals and eight assists for 11 points while averaging 11:35 of ice time in 48 games for Montreal.

* Over parts of three seasons in the NHL, he has appeared in 110 regular season games for Toronto and Montreal, recording a total of five goals and 11 assists for 16 points.