Edmonton Skaters is a term used to refer to the professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, known as the Edmonton Oilers. The team was founded in 1971 and has since won five Stanley Cup championships. The team's nickname, Oilers, is derived from the city's oil industry, which is one of the largest in the world. The team plays in the National Hockey League (NHL) and is part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference.