Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_41 (_number_of_home_games INTEGER, average_attendance VARCHAR, year VARCHAR, canada___usa_rank VARCHAR)

### Question ###
Before 2012, what was the greatest # of Home Games with a Canada - USA Rank of 52nd, and an Average Attendance less than 992?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT MAX(_number_of_home_games) FROM table_name_41 WHERE year < 2012 AND canada___usa_rank = "52nd" AND average_attendance < 992