The Lions immediately improved and finished with a 10–8 record that year, losing the West Semi-Final to the Calgary Stampeders. In the 1994 season, after beginning the year 8–1–1, the Lions finished in third place with an 11–6–1 record.
The Lions' performance improved substantially and they concluded the year with a 10–8 record that year, ultimately falling short against the Calgary Stampeders in the West Semi-Final. In the 1994 season, after beginning on a strong footing at 8–1–1, the Lions finished third in their division with an 11–6–1 record.