The New England Blizzard was a women's professional basketball franchise based in Hartford, Connecticut.

Playing from 1996 through 1998, the team produced many memorable moments for New England basketball fans and followers of women's sports in general.

This was partly because of the strong winning tradition established at the University of Connecticut, which built a large, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable base of local fan support for the women's game.

Additionally, the Blizzard hired Boston Celtics legend K. C. Jones as head coach in 1997.

The team's winning percentage improved, and by finishing second in the Eastern Conference, the Blizzard made the playoffs for the first and last time, where they lost in the first round in two straight games to the San Jose Lasers.