Erik Vesa Hämäläinen (born April 20, 1965 in Rauma, Finland) is a left-handed retired Finnish ice hockey defenceman.

Hämäläinen currently is an Ice hockey coach, employed by SM-liiga team Lukko Erik Hämäläinen started his professional career with his hometown team, Rauman Lukko, which played in the Finnish SM-liiga.

Hämäläinen's record was broken 18 February 2012 when Jan Latvala played his 1002nd game.

Hämäläinen played his 1000th SM-liiga career game and after the season ended he announced his retirement from playing Shortly after his announcement regarding his retirement, Hämäläinen was contracted to a 2+2 year contract by Lukko.

Hämäläinen has played 108 games for Finland's national ice hockey team.