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)"): Slap Shot is a 1977 comedy film directed by George Roy Hill, written by Nancy Dowd and starring Paul Newman and Michael Ontkean.
Relevant evidence: Yes