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 relocated to Kuopio and began playing for KalPa. He stayed with KalPa for four seasons (1989–1992) before transferring to Helsingin Jokerit in 1992.