In 1989, Hämäläinen moved to Kuopio and started to play for KalPa. He stayed with KalPa for four Seasons (1989–1992) before transferring to Helsingin Jokerit in 1992.
In 1989, Hämäläinen moved to Kuopio and joined KalPa. He played for them for four years (1989-1992) before moving to Helsingin Jokerit in 1992.