Hawks announce 2025 season opener

The Hamel Hawks are gearing up for an exciting 2025 season, with the home opener scheduled for May 31st 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!