The Hamel Hawks are gearing up for an exciting 2025 season, with the home opener scheduled for May 30th at Paul Fortin Memorial Field. Fans can expect a thrilling matchup against the newly-formed Willmar Indians.
The team has been hard at work during the offseason, with big changes to the roster and a renewed focus on community engagement.
One of the major changes for the 2025 season - Hamel now competes in a new league! Previously, Hamel competed as an independent (2024) and as a member of Section 2B (2021-2023).
The Hawks enter the upcoming season as a member of the North Star League. They will play 2 games against fellow Class B foes: Buffalo, Hutchinson, Loretto, Maple Lake, and Maple Plain; and play 1 game against Class C teams: Cokato, Dassel-Cokato, Howard Lake, Litchfield, Montrose/Waverly, and Rockford.
Longtime General Manager Greg DeVos expressed excitement: "The North Star League is a respected league in this state. We are looking forward to playing against some of the best teams in the area!"
Check out the full 2025 schedule!
Grandstand unveiled at Fortin Field
By Hamel Hawks | June 7, 2024
The Hamel Hawks celebrated the unveiling of a state-of-the-art grandstand on June 7, defeating the Maple Plain Diamond Devils 13-12 in front of an excited crowd of just over 300.
The Hamel Lions Club and Hamel Athletic Club helped fund the ambitious project, seeking to legitimize Hamel's town ball park in the state of Minnesota. The new grandstand seats over 300 fans and features modern amenities, making it a centerpiece of Fortin Field. "Hamel's field is starting to feel like a town ball park", noted longtime fan Todd "Cees" Hanson.
New scoreboard lights up Hamel
By Hamel Hawks | May 19, 2023
May 2023 marked a milestone with the addition of a video scoreboard at Paul Fortin Memorial Field, a first for Minnesota town teams.
Donated by the Hamel Lions Club, the scoreboard enhances the game-day experience with live video. "We're still learning how to use it," said General Manager Greg DeVos. The Hawks plan to showcase it fully in the 2025 season.
