In recent years there have been rumors that the Whalers might leave Hartford, largely because of declining attendance, which many attribute to the team's poor performance.
The family left Hartford in late fall or early winter, returning most often in May.
The Whalers ultimately announced that they would be leaving Hartford after the 96-97 season.
Karmanos probably wishes he never had left Hartford.
Besides the long trip of '95 and '96 they had moved two or three times a year regularly since leaving Hartford, nine years before.
"I left Hartford eight years ago because there was nothing for me anymore," said Janice Jones, who works as a cashier in the casino.
The Whalers left Hartford in 1997 after the team's owner decided it wasn't making enough money in the city.
This passenger said that a ground crew member shouted at him to stop, but he pressed on and left Hartford by other means.
Woodbridge left Hartford in 1830 and discontinued his relationship with Ives.
We left Hartford before the end of March, and I have been idle ever since.