Question: Ross Smith, is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played in the World Hockey Association (WHA), and he played the role of Barclay Donaldson in the 1977 comedy film "Slap Shot", a comedy film directed by who?
Sentence (from "Slap Shot (film)"): It depicts a minor league hockey team that resorts to violent play to gain popularity in a declining factory town.
Relevant evidence: No