The Hartford Lightning was a minor league basketball team of the American Professional Basketball League. History Based in the Hartford, Connecticut, The Lightning played just one season (2011-12) before ceasing operations. After a successful 11-3 regular season Hartford were defeated in the league semifinal by the Beltway Bombers. References External links Hartford Lightning official website American Professional Basketball League teams Defunct basketball teams in Connecticut Sports teams in Hartford, Connecticut Basketball teams established in 2011 2011 establishments in Connecticut 2012 disestablishments in Connecticut Basketball teams disestablished in 2012