The term 'Buffalo Skaters' refers to the professional ice hockey team from Buffalo, New York, known as the Buffalo SABRES. The team was founded in 1970 and is part of the National Hockey League (NHL). The team's name is derived from the city's namesake, the American bison, which is also known as a buffalo. The team's logo features a charging bison, and their mascot is Sabretooth, a saber-toothed tiger.